CVE-2008-0593 describes a vulnerability in Gecko-based browsers, specifically Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy by manipulating the .href property of stylesheet DOM nodes after a 302 redirect, potentially enabling the reading of sensitive information from the original URL, such as in Single-Sign-On scenarios. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity and a partial impact on confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.0.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:1.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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