Mozilla Firefox up to 2.0.0.14 Local Directory String resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Mozilla Firefox. This impacts an unknown function of the component Local Directory String. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-2798. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mozilla Firefox (Web Browser). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Local Directory String. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 and earlier, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the layout engine.

The weakness was published 07/02/2008 by Masahiro Yamada with Mozilla as MFSA2008-25 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-2798 since 06/20/2008. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67718 (Oracle Linux 5 : firefox (ELSA-2008-0569)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115851 (Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43532), Tenable (67718), SecurityFocus (BID 30038†), OSVDB (46673†) and Secunia (SA30911†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3756, VDB-3757, VDB-3758 and VDB-3759. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 67718
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 : firefox (ELSA-2008-0569)
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OpenVAS ID: 61282
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1607-1 (iceweasel)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: MFSA2008-25
Researcher: Masahiro Yamada
Organization: Mozilla
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-2798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3760

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X-Force: 43532
SecurityFocus: 30038 - Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 30911 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 46673 - Mozilla Multiple Product Layout Engine Multiple Unspecified Memory Corruption
Vulnerability Center: 18716 - Mozilla Firefox < 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey < 1.1.10 Engine Stability Bugs Allow Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2008 12:33
Updated: 03/16/2021 16:15
Changes: 07/18/2008 12:33 (88), 01/31/2018 09:52 (10), 03/16/2021 16:15 (3)
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