Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 5.0 does not properly enforce the whitelist for the xpinstall functionality, which allows remote attackers to trigger an installation dialog for a (1) add-on or (2) theme via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 4.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-07/msg00001.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=645699
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-07/msg00001.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=645699
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2370?
CVE-2011-2370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 5.0 does not properly enforce the whitelist for the xpinstall functionality, which allows remote attackers to trigger an installation dialog for a (1) add-on or (2) theme via un...
How severe is CVE-2011-2370?
CVE-2011-2370 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.