Vulnerability Description
The SVG implementation in Mozilla Firefox 8.0, Thunderbird 8.0, and SeaMonkey 2.5 does not properly interact with DOMAttrModified event handlers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving removal of SVG elements.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 8.0 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.5 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-03/msg00042.html
- http://osvdb.org/77953
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47302
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47334
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48495
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48553
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48823
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49055
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:192
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:031
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-55.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026445
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026446
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3658?
CVE-2011-3658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The SVG implementation in Mozilla Firefox 8.0, Thunderbird 8.0, and SeaMonkey 2.5 does not properly interact with DOMAttrModified event handlers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2011-3658?
CVE-2011-3658 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3658?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.