CVE-2008-5012: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hfvm-r385-4pvq
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-5012 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-5012 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-5012
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hfvm-r385-4pvq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-5012

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2008-5012, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.18, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 do not properly change the source URI when processing a canvas element and an HTTP redirect, which allows remote attackers to bypass the same origin policy and access arbitrary images that are not directly accessible to the attacker. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to enumerate software on the client by performing redirections related to moz-icon.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-5012 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5012
bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=355126
bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=451619
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10750
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00366.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00004.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2008-009.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2008/11/firefox-cross-domain-image-theft-and.html
secunia.com/advisories/32684 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32684
secunia.com/advisories/32693 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32693
secunia.com/advisories/32694 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32694
secunia.com/advisories/32714 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32714
secunia.com/advisories/32715 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32715
secunia.com/advisories/32778 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32778
secunia.com/advisories/32798 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32798
secunia.com/advisories/32845 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32845
secunia.com/advisories/32853 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32853
secunia.com/advisories/33433 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/33433
secunia.com/advisories/33434 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/33434
secunia.com/advisories/34501 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/34501
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256408-1
ubuntu.com/usn/usn-667-1 WEB
http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-667-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1669
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1671
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1696
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1697
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:228
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:235
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-48.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0976.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0977.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498468
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32281
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32351
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021187
www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta08... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-319A.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3146
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0977

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5012?
CVE-2008-5012 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2008-5012?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-5012?
CVE-2008-5012 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-5012?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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