Vulnerability Description
PDF.js in Mozilla Firefox before 25.0 and Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.1 does not properly handle the appending of an IFRAME element, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges by using this element within an embedded PDF object.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 24.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00006.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-99.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=920515
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00006.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-99.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=920515
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5598?
CVE-2013-5598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). PDF.js in Mozilla Firefox before 25.0 and Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.1 does not properly handle the appending of an IFRAME element, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2013-5598?
CVE-2013-5598 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.