Mozilla Firefox about:blank security bypass
| firefox-aboutblank-security-bypass (32580) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Mozilla Firefox could allow a remote attacker to bypass cross-domain security restrictions, caused improper handling of about:blank URLs. If an attacker could persuade a victim to visit a malicious Web site, the attacker could open a blank address bar in a new browser tab, which could be used to spoof Web content or conduct phishing attacks.
Platforms Affected:
- Mozilla, Firefox 2.0.0.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox (2.0.0.4 or later), available from the Mozilla Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Feb 16 2007 - 16:50:52 CST , Firefox: about:blank is phisher's best friend at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-02/0324.html.
- Mozilla Web site, Firefox web browser at http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/.
- BID-22601: Mozilla Firefox About:Blank Spoof Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-1004: Mozilla Firefox might allow remote attackers to conduct spoofing and phishing attacks by writing to an about:blank tab and overlaying the location bar.
- SA24153: Mozilla Firefox "_blank" Phishing Weakness
Reported:
Feb 16, 2007
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