Vulnerability Description
The JSSubScriptLoader in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.24 and Thunderbird before 3.1.6 does not properly handle XPCNativeWrappers during calls to the loadSubScript method in an add-on, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted web site that leverages certain unwrapping behavior, a related issue to CVE-2011-3004.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.6.23 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00020.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-46.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1439.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=680880
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00020.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-46.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1439.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=680880
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3647?
CVE-2011-3647 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The JSSubScriptLoader in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.24 and Thunderbird before 3.1.6 does not properly handle XPCNativeWrappers during calls to the loadSubScript method in an add-on, which makes it eas...
How severe is CVE-2011-3647?
CVE-2011-3647 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-2011-3647?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.