HTTP: Mozilla Firefox About:Blank Spoof
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Mozilla Firefox. A successful attack could allow the attacker to spoof legitimate websites.
Extended Description
Mozilla Firefox is prone to a vulnerability that may allow attackers to spoof browser windows. This occurs because of a flaw in the security model of the application's JavaScript engine. Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to spoof legitimate websites in a manner that may be difficult for unsuspecting users to differentiate between them. This may aid in phishing or other social-engineering attacks.
Affected Products
Mozilla firefox
Short Name
HTTP:STC:MOZILLA:FF-ABT-BLK-SPF
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
About:Blank CVE-2007-1004 Firefox Mozilla Spoof bid:22601
Release Date
12/17/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Mozilla
CVSS Score
4.3