Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' Package Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:56930

Info

Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' Package Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56930
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-0958
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 13 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 13 2012 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' Package Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' package is prone to a cross-domain information-disclosure vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to bypass the same-origin policy and obtain potentially sensitive information; other attacks are possible.

Exploit / POC

Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' Package Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue with a browser.

Solution / Fix

Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' Package Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Ubuntu 'unity-firefox-extension' Package Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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