CVE-2009-2472
UnknownEPSS 2.24%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 does not always use XPCCrossOriginWrapper when required during object construction, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted document, related to a "cross origin wrapper bypass.". EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 does not always use XPCCrossOriginWrapper when required during object construction, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted document, related to a "cross origin wrapper bypass."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 3.0.12 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 10 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 10 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.1 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35914Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35944Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36005Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36145Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-40.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2152Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=479288Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481434Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=497102Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01032.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35914Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35944Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36005Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36145Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-40.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2152Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=479288Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481434Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=497102Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01032.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2472?
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 does not always use XPCCrossOriginWrapper when required during object construction, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted document, related to a "cross origin wrapper bypass."
How severe is CVE-2009-2472?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2472?
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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