Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.19 and 3.5.x before 3.5.8, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.3, when the XMLHttpRequestSpy module in the Firebug add-on is used, does not properly handle interaction between the XMLHttpRequestSpy object and chrome privileged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via a crafted HTTP response.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.17 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/3924Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39243Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39308Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39397Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42818
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023783Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100124650
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-921-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2027
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:070
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:251
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-21.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0332.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0179?
CVE-2010-0179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.19 and 3.5.x before 3.5.8, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.3, when the XMLHttpRequestSpy module in the Firebug add-on is used, does not properly handle interaction between the XMLH...
How severe is CVE-2010-0179?
CVE-2010-0179 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Seamonkey.