Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.14, and 3.5.x before 3.5.3, does not properly manage pointers for the columns (aka TreeColumns) of a XUL tree element, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36669
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36670
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36671
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36692
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39001
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1885
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-49.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2009_48_firefox.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1430.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1431.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1432.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0153.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3077?
CVE-2009-3077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.14, and 3.5.x before 3.5.3, does not properly manage pointers for the columns (aka TreeColumns) of a XUL tree element, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2009-3077?
CVE-2009-3077 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.