VDB-1260 · SA14406 · OSVDB 14291

Mozilla Firefox up to 1.0.1 javascript URI Drag / Drop cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.0.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component javascript URI Drag / Drop Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to use an alternative to replace the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.0.1 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown function of the component javascript URI Drag / Drop Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/01/2005 by Paul with Greyhats (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mozilla.org. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be establishing an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (14291†) and Secunia (SA14406†). Further details are available at secunia.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-1258, VDB-1257, VDB-1261 and VDB-1259. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Alternative
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Patch: mozilla.org

Timelineinfo

02/25/2005 🔍
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03/08/2005 +6 days 🔍
07/01/2019 +5228 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Paul
Organization: Greyhats
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1260
Secunia: 14406 - Mozilla Firefox Image Javascript URI Dragging Cross-Site Scripting, Less Critical
OSVDB: 14291 - Mozilla Firefox Javascript Image URI Dragging Cross-Domain Scripting

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/08/2005 12:03
Updated: 07/01/2019 16:31
Changes: 03/08/2005 12:03 (59), 07/01/2019 16:31 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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