Vulnerability Description
The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per document object, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-5913.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-09/0117.html
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_mozilla_firefox
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42867
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43222Exploit
- http://www.trusteer.com/sites/default/files/Cross_domain_Math_Random_leakage_in_Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0061
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=577512
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2010-09/0117.html
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_mozilla_firefox
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42867
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43222Exploit
- http://www.trusteer.com/sites/default/files/Cross_domain_Math_Random_leakage_in_Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0061
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=577512
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3171?
CVE-2010-3171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per docum...
How severe is CVE-2010-3171?
CVE-2010-3171 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.