Vulnerability Description
The XrayWrapper implementation 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 does not properly restrict use of DefaultValue for method calls, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via a crafted web site that triggers use of a user-defined (1) toString or (2) valueOf method.
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/mfsa2013-59.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60784
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1890-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1891-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=858101
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1697?
CVE-2013-1697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The XrayWrapper implementation 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 does not properly restrict use of Defau...
How severe is CVE-2013-1697?
CVE-2013-1697 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-2013-1697?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Thunderbird Esr.