Vulnerability Description
The Mozilla Maintenance Service in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0 on Windows does not properly handle inability to launch the Mozilla Updater executable file, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving placement of a Trojan horse executable file at an arbitrary location.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 21.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-62.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=867056
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-62.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=867056
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1700?
CVE-2013-1700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Mozilla Maintenance Service in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0 on Windows does not properly handle inability to launch the Mozilla Updater executable file, which allows local users to gain privileges ...
How severe is CVE-2013-1700?
CVE-2013-1700 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1700?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows.