Vulnerability Description
intl/uconv/util/nsUnicodeDecodeHelper.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.7 and Thunderbird before 3.1.1 inserts a U+FFFD sequence into text in certain circumstances involving undefined positions, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted 8-bit text.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.6.6 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-44.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=564679
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-44.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=564679
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1210?
CVE-2010-1210 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). intl/uconv/util/nsUnicodeDecodeHelper.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.7 and Thunderbird before 3.1.1 inserts a U+FFFD sequence into text in certain circumstances involving undefined positions, which...
How severe is CVE-2010-1210?
CVE-2010-1210 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1210?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.