Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-0759 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 18.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.12 and 17.x before 17.0.2, Thunderbird before 17.0.2, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.12 and 17.x before 17.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 2.15. It allows remote attackers to manipulate the address bar by exploiting authentication information present in the userinfo field of a URL, in combination with a 204 HTTP status code.
Overview
This vulnerability enables attackers to deceive users by altering the address displayed in the browser's address bar, potentially leading them to malicious websites or phishing pages. By manipulating the userinfo field of a URL and leveraging a specific HTTP status code, attackers can spoof legitimate websites and trick users into divulging sensitive information.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey installations to versions 18.0, 10.0.12, 17.0.2, and 2.15 respectively or newer. By applying the latest security patches provided by the respective vendors, users can protect themselves from potential address bar spoofing attacks.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- InformationInformation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
