CVE-2007-0800 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read local files by tricking users into viewing blocked popups, bypassing browser security zones in Mozilla Firefox.
- 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-2007-0800?
CVE-2007-0800 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 7 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
Cross-zone vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.9 considers blocked popups to have an internal zone origin, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cross zone restrictions and read arbitrary file:// URIs by convincing a user to show a blocked popup.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0800?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0800?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-0800 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0800 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43j5-m4qg-whf7.