Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.17 and 3.6.x before 3.6.14, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.12, does not properly handle certain recursive eval calls, which makes it easier for remote attackers to force a user to respond positively to a dialog question, as demonstrated by a question about granting privileges.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.6 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100133195
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100128655
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:041
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-02.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0312.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0313.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=616659
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100133195
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100128655
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:041
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-02.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0312.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0313.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=616659
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0051?
CVE-2011-0051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.17 and 3.6.x before 3.6.14, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.12, does not properly handle certain recursive eval calls, which makes it easier for remote attackers to force a user to...
How severe is CVE-2011-0051?
CVE-2011-0051 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.