Vulnerability Description
The IonMonkey JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0, Thunderbird before 24.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.21, when Valgrind mode is used, does not properly initialize memory, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.20 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 17.0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 23.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115907.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/116610.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/117526.
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00055.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00057.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00059.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00061.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-85.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62468
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1951-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1952-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=883686
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115907.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/116610.
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1728?
CVE-2013-1728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The IonMonkey JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0, Thunderbird before 24.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.21, when Valgrind mode is used, does not properly initialize memory, which makes it easi...
How severe is CVE-2013-1728?
CVE-2013-1728 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-2013-1728?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Firefox.