CVE-2003-0791 Deserialization in n/a
Attackers can execute native code by manipulating input to the script.thaw function in Mozilla browsers, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0791?
CVE-2003-0791 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Mozilla Mozilla, published on 14 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Script.prototype.freeze/thaw functionality in Mozilla 1.4 and earlier allows attackers to execute native methods by modifying the string used as input to the script.thaw JavaScript function, which is then deserialized and executed.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0791?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mozilla Mozilla, Sco Openserver.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0791?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0791 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2003-0791 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0791 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Mozilla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cc8-674c-8354.