Mozilla Firefox Chrome Cross-Domain Security Bypass Vulnerability

  Severity: MEDIUM
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Mozilla Firefox is prone to a vulnerability that permits an attacker to execute script code in arbitrary domains. This issue is due to an access validation in the affected application. Remote attackers may exploit this issue to bypass the chrome security restrictions. This could result in theft of credentials, arbitrary code execution, or other attacks. This issue affects Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8; other versions may also be affected.

  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: 1001160
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001160 - Mozilla Firefox Chrome Cross-Domain Security Bypass Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 8

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