Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.25 and Thunderbird before 3.1.17 on Mac OS X do not consider .jar files to be executable files, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-2372 on Mac OS X.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.6.24 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.1.16 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-59.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026445
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026447
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=704622
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-59.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026445
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026447
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=704622
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3666?
CVE-2011-3666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.25 and Thunderbird before 3.1.17 on Mac OS X do not consider .jar files to be executable files, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restric...
How severe is CVE-2011-3666?
CVE-2011-3666 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mac Os X.