Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5.0.4 JavaScript UniversalBrowserRead integer coercion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Mozilla Firefox 1.5/1.5.0.1/1.5.0.2/1.5.0.3/1.5.0.4. The affected element is the function UniversalBrowserRead of the component JavaScript. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer coercion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3809. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox 1.5/1.5.0.1/1.5.0.2/1.5.0.3/1.5.0.4 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects the function UniversalBrowserRead of the component JavaScript. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 allows scripts with the UniversalBrowserRead privilege to gain UniversalXPConnect privileges and possibly execute code or obtain sensitive data by reading into a privileged context.

The weakness was shared 07/25/2006 by Benjamin Smedberg (shutdown) with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative as MFSA2006-53 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3809 since 07/24/2006. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22162 (CentOS 3 : seamonkey (CESA-2006:0608)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117672 (CentOS Security Update for SeaMonkey (CESA-2006:0608)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mozilla.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4326.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27990), Tenable (22162), SecurityFocus (BID 19181†), OSVDB (27566†) and Secunia (SA19873†). Additional details are provided at bugzilla.mozilla.org. The entries VDB-2399, VDB-2397, VDB-2398 and VDB-2396 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22162
Nessus Name: CentOS 3 : seamonkey (CESA-2006:0608)
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OpenVAS ID: 57302
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1159-1 (mozilla-thunderbird)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mozilla.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: MFSA2006-53
Researcher: Benjamin Smedberg (shutdown)
Organization: TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-3809 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3809
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2404

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X-Force: 27990 - Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey UniversalBrowserRead privilege escalation, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 19181 - Mozilla Multiple Products Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19873 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 27566 - Mozilla Multiple Products UniversalXPConnect Privilege Escalation
SecurityTracker: 1016586 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 12402 - Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey UniversalBrowserRead Privilege Escalation, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-2998

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2006 12:03
Updated: 03/13/2021 10:47
Changes: 07/28/2006 12:03 (94), 01/31/2018 09:52 (11), 03/13/2021 10:47 (2)
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