Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, Thunderbird 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.12, SeaMonkey 1.x and 2.x, and possibly other products does not properly handle the RegExp.input property, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and read data from a different domain via a crafted web site, possibly related to a use-after-free.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.6.19 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 2.0 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0 |
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
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1165.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1167.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025940
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=626297
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2983?
CVE-2011-2983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, Thunderbird 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.12, SeaMonkey 1.x and 2.x, and possibly other products does not properly handle the RegExp.input property, which allows remote attacke...
How severe is CVE-2011-2983?
CVE-2011-2983 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-2011-2983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Seamonkey.