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CVE-2008-2933

UnknownEPSS 2.75%

Last modified

CVE-2008-2933 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.16, and 3.x before 3.0.1, interprets '|' (pipe) characters in a command-line URI as requests to open multiple tabs, which allows remote attackers to access chrome:i URIs, or read arbitrary local files via manipulations involving a series of URIs that is not entirely handled by a vector application, as exploited in conjunction with CVE-2008-2540. NOTE: this issue exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2005-2267.. EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.16, and 3.x before 3.0.1, interprets '|' (pipe) characters in a command-line URI as requests to open multiple tabs, which allows remote attackers to access chrome:i URIs, or read arbitrary local files via manipulations involving a series of URIs that is not entirely handled by a vector application, as exploited in conjunction with CVE-2008-2540. NOTE: this issue exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2005-2267.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.75%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 2.0.0.15
MozillaFirefox0.8
MozillaFirefox0.9
MozillaFirefox0.9.1
MozillaFirefox0.9.2
MozillaFirefox0.9.3
MozillaFirefox0.10
MozillaFirefox0.10.1
MozillaFirefox1.0
MozillaFirefox1.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.0.2
MozillaFirefox1.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.0.4
MozillaFirefox1.0.5
MozillaFirefox1.0.6
MozillaFirefox1.0.7
MozillaFirefox1.0.8
MozillaFirefox1.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.2
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.4
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.6
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.7
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.8
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.9
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.10
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.11
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.12
MozillaFirefox1.5.1
MozillaFirefox1.5.2
MozillaFirefox1.5.3
MozillaFirefox1.5.4
MozillaFirefox1.5.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.6
MozillaFirefox1.5.7
MozillaFirefox1.5.8
MozillaFirefox1.8
MozillaFirefox2.0
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.1
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.2
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.3
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.4
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.5
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.6
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.7
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.8
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.9
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.10

Showing 50 of 63 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2933?
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.16, and 3.x before 3.0.1, interprets '|' (pipe) characters in a command-line URI as requests to open multiple tabs, which allows remote attackers to access chrome:i URIs, or read arbitrary local files via manipulations involving a series of URIs that is not entirely handled by a vector application, as exploited in conjunction with CVE-2008-2540. NOTE: this issue exists because of an insufficient fix for CVE-2005-2267.
How severe is CVE-2008-2933?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2933 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2933?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST