Vulnerability Description
The nsObserverList::FillObserverArray function in xpcom/ds/nsObserverList.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted web site that triggers memory consumption and an accompanying Low Memory alert dialog, and also triggers attempted removal of an observer from an empty observers array.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/51396f6c9f20Exploit
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7897Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:000
- http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.5.7/releasenotes/Patch
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=507114Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55550
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/51396f6c9f20Exploit
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7897Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:000
- http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.5.7/releasenotes/Patch
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=507114Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55550
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0220?
CVE-2010-0220 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The nsObserverList::FillObserverArray function in xpcom/ds/nsObserverList.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted web...
How severe is CVE-2010-0220?
CVE-2010-0220 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0220?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.