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CVE-2008-5503

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The loadBindingDocument function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.19, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.14 does not perform any security checks related to the same-domain policy, which allows remote attackers to read or access data from other domains via crafted XBL bindings.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The loadBindingDocument function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.19, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.14 does not perform any security checks related to the same-domain policy, which allows remote attackers to read or access data from other domains via crafted XBL bindings.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 2.0.0.18
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
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.11
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.12
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.13
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.14
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.15
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.16
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.17
MozillaSeamonkey<= 1.1.13
MozillaSeamonkey1.0
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.1
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.2
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.3
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.5
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.6
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.7
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.8
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.9
MozillaSeamonkey1.1
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.1
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.2
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.3
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.4
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.5
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.6
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.7
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.8
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.9
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.10
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.11
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.12
MozillaThunderbird<= 2.0.0.18
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.0
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.4
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.5
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.6
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.9
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.12
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.14

Showing 50 of 52 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5503?
The loadBindingDocument function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.19, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.14 does not perform any security checks related to the same-domain policy, which allows remote attackers to read or access data from other domains via crafted XBL bindings.
How severe is CVE-2008-5503?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5503?
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