Vulnerability Description
The nsTreeContentView function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.12 and 3.6.x before 3.6.9, Thunderbird before 3.0.7 and 3.1.x before 3.1.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.7 does not properly handle node removal in XUL trees, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving access to deleted memory, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.6 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_mozilla_firefox
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-September/047282.
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42867
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100110210
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100112690
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2106
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:173
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-56.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43097
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2323
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0061
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-171/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=576070
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61661
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3167?
CVE-2010-3167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The nsTreeContentView function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.12 and 3.6.x before 3.6.9, Thunderbird before 3.0.7 and 3.1.x before 3.1.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.7 does not properly handle node remova...
How severe is CVE-2010-3167?
CVE-2010-3167 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-2010-3167?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.