Vulnerability Description
The event-management implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, SeaMonkey 2.x, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, and possibly other products does not properly select the context for script to run in, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.6.19 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00027.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2295
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2296
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2297
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:127
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-30.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1164.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=614151
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=643450
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=650252
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00027.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2295
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2981?
CVE-2011-2981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The event-management implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, SeaMonkey 2.x, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, and possibly other products does not properly select the context for script to run i...
How severe is CVE-2011-2981?
CVE-2011-2981 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.