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CVE-2007-5341: Firefox before 2.0.0.8 allows remote code execution

CVE-2007-5341 · published 9 years ago

Summary

A flaw in the Venkman script debugger in older Firefox versions can let an attacker run code on a user’s computer from a web page. This could let the attacker take control of the browser or install unwanted software. Upgrade Firefox to version 2.0.0.8 or later, or disable the Venkman debugger, to protect against this risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
mozilla	firefox	<= 2.0.0.7 `cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox::::::::`

Original advisory text

Remote code execution in the Venkman script debugger in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.8.

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=325761 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=345305 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=332512 Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Fix within

Internet-facing 3 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

9.8 Critical

Exploitation

3% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-119Buffer Overflow

Timeline

Published18 Aug 2017

Updated31 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2007-5341 · NVD

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