Vulnerability Description
The System Only Wrapper (SOW) and Chrome Object Wrapper (COW) implementations in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.7, Thunderbird before 17.0.7, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.7 do not properly restrict XBL user-defined functions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges, or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 21.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 17.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird Esr | 17.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00011.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0981.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0982.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2716
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2720
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-51.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60777
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1890-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1891-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=863933
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1687?
CVE-2013-1687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The System Only Wrapper (SOW) and Chrome Object Wrapper (COW) implementations in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.7, Thunderbird before 17.0.7, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before...
How severe is CVE-2013-1687?
CVE-2013-1687 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-2013-1687?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Thunderbird Esr.