Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 7.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.4 do not properly restrict availability of motion data events, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read keystrokes by leveraging JavaScript code running in a background tab.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 7.0 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | < 2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-45.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.usenix.org/events/hotsec11/tech/tech.html#CaiThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=682562Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-45.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.usenix.org/events/hotsec11/tech/tech.html#CaiThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=682562Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3866?
CVE-2011-3866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 7.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.4 do not properly restrict availability of motion data events, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read keystrokes by leveraging JavaScript ...
How severe is CVE-2011-3866?
CVE-2011-3866 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-2011-3866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.