Vulnerability Description
A certain application-launch script in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.14 and 3.6.x before 3.6.11, Thunderbird before 3.0.9 and 3.1.x before 3.1.5, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.9 on Linux places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.6 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.0.8 |
References
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_mozilla_firefox
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/050077.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/050154.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42867
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100114250
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100120156
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:210
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:211
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-71.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0780.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0781.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0782.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0861.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0896.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44251
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3182?
CVE-2010-3182 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). A certain application-launch script in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.14 and 3.6.x before 3.6.11, Thunderbird before 3.0.9 and 3.1.x before 3.1.5, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.9 on Linux places a zero-length ...
How severe is CVE-2010-3182?
CVE-2010-3182 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3182?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.