CVE-2007-0779 Other in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

Remote attackers can spoof UI elements like host names and security indicators in Firefox and SeaMonkey via CSS3 hotspot properties, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2007-0779?

CVE-2007-0779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 26 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

GUI overlay vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.x before 1.5.0.10 and 2.x before 2.0.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to spoof certain user interface elements, such as the host name or security indicators, via the CSS3 hotspot property with a large, transparent, custom cursor.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0779?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0779?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-0779 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0779 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88g4-46fj-wmhh.

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