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CVE-2009-3987

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified

CVE-2009-3987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GeckoActiveXObject function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, generates different exception messages depending on whether the referenced COM object is listed in the registry, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about installed software by making multiple calls that specify the ProgID values of different COM objects.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GeckoActiveXObject function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, generates different exception messages depending on whether the referenced COM object is listed in the registry, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about installed software by making multiple calls that specify the ProgID values of different COM objects.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MozillaFirefox<= 3.0.15—
MozillaFirefox0.1—
MozillaFirefox0.2—
MozillaFirefox0.3—
MozillaFirefox0.4—
MozillaFirefox0.5—
MozillaFirefox0.6—
MozillaFirefox0.6.1—
MozillaFirefox0.7—
MozillaFirefox0.7.1—
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—
MozillaFirefox1.4.1—
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—

Showing 50 of 135 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3987?
The GeckoActiveXObject function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, generates different exception messages depending on whether the referenced COM object is listed in the registry, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about installed software by making multiple calls that specify the ProgID values of different COM objects.
How severe is CVE-2009-3987?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3987?
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