Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 23.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.8, Thunderbird before 17.0.8, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a long pathname on the command line to the Mozilla Maintenance Service.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 17.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird Esr | 17.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 22.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-66.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=888314
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-66.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=888314
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1707?
CVE-2013-1707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 23.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.8, Thunderbird before 17.0.8, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.8 allows local users to g...
How severe is CVE-2013-1707?
CVE-2013-1707 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-2013-1707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Thunderbird Esr, Mozilla Firefox.