Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the JS_GetGlobalForScopeChain function in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0, Thunderbird before 24.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging incorrect garbage collection in situations involving default compartments and frame-chain restoration.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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/mfsa2013-92.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62466
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1951-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1952-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=882897
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=887334
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115907.
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1738?
CVE-2013-1738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in the JS_GetGlobalForScopeChain function in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0, Thunderbird before 24.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary c...
How severe is CVE-2013-1738?
CVE-2013-1738 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-2013-1738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Firefox.