CVE-2010-0159
First published: Sun Feb 21 2010(Updated: )
The browser engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.x before 3.0.18 and 3.5.x before 3.5.8, Thunderbird before 3.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the nsBlockFrame::StealFrame function in layout/generic/nsBlockFrame.cpp, and unspecified other vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | >=3.0<3.0.18 | |
| Firefox | >=3.5<3.5.8 | |
| Thunderbird | <3.0.2 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <2.0.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=467005
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=534082
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=527567
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37242
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-01.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=530880
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=528134
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=501934
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0405
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=528300
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-895-1
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035367.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-896-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1999
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:042
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035346.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0112.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0113.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035426.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-March/036132.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38772
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38770
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0154.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0153.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0650
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-March/036097.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38847
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00001.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56359
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9590
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8485
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0159?
CVE-2010-0159 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0159?
To fix CVE-2010-0159, upgrade to Firefox version 3.0.18 or later, 3.5.8 or later, Thunderbird 3.0.2 or later, or SeaMonkey 2.0.3 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2010-0159?
CVE-2010-0159 affects Firefox versions prior to 3.0.18 and 3.5.8.
Can CVE-2010-0159 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2010-0159 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code under certain conditions.
Is CVE-2010-0159 only applicable to Mozilla products?
CVE-2010-0159 specifically affects Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey, along with certain Linux distributions using these browsers.
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