Mozilla FireFox FTP PASV Port-Scanning Vulnerability

  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-1562
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

The FTP protocol implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.11 and 2.x before 2.0.0.3 allows remote attackers to force the client to connect to other servers, perform a proxied port scan, or obtain sensitive information by specifying an alternate server address in an FTP PASV response.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000975
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000975 - Mozilla FireFox FTP PASV Port-Scanning Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.10
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.2

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