CVE-2008-5913

Published Jan 20, 2009 mozilla

Overview

CVE-2008-5913 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on January 20, 2009.

Technical Description

The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.10 and 3.6.x before 3.6.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.5, uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per browser session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
mozilla	seamonkey	0	Affected

References

Ref arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html Ref lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043369.html Ref lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043405.html Ref lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-07/msg00005.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/40326 Ref secunia.com/advisories/40401 Ref secunia.com/advisories/40481 Ref support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100091069 Ref ubuntu.com/usn/usn-930-1 Ref www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5913?

CVE-2008-5913 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on January 20, 2009.

How severe is CVE-2008-5913?

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