Vulnerability Description
The WebGL implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x allows remote attackers to obtain screenshots of the windows of arbitrary desktop applications via vectors involving an SVG filter, an IFRAME element, and uninitialized data in graphics memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2011/06/16/webgl-graphics-memory-stealing-issue
- http://www.contextis.com/resources/blog/webgl2/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48319
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/06/16/webgl_security_threats_redux/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2011/06/16/webgl-graphics-memory-stealing-issue
- http://www.contextis.com/resources/blog/webgl2/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48319
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/06/16/webgl_security_threats_redux/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2598?
CVE-2011-2598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WebGL implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x allows remote attackers to obtain screenshots of the windows of arbitrary desktop applications via vectors involving an SVG filter, an IFRAME element, a...
How severe is CVE-2011-2598?
CVE-2011-2598 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.