What is the severity of CVE-2010-3171?

CVE-2010-3171 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for tracking users.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3171?

To fix CVE-2010-3171, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox to version 3.6.9 or later.

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2010-3171?

CVE-2010-3171 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.5.10 to 3.5.11, 3.6.4 to 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1.

What impact does CVE-2010-3171 have on user privacy?

CVE-2010-3171 can lead to easier tracking of users and may allow remote attackers to gather information.

Is CVE-2010-3171 a critical vulnerability?

No, CVE-2010-3171 is not classified as a critical vulnerability, but it poses notable privacy risks.

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CVE-2010-3171

medium

5.8

CWE

310

15/9/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-3171

First published: Wed Sep 15 2010(Updated: )

The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per document object, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-5913.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mozilla Firefox	=3.5.10
Mozilla Firefox	=3.5.11
Mozilla Firefox	=3.6.4
Mozilla Firefox	=3.6.6
Mozilla Firefox	=3.6.7
Mozilla Firefox	=3.6.8
Mozilla Firefox	=4.0-beta1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3171?
CVE-2010-3171 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for tracking users.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3171?
To fix CVE-2010-3171, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox to version 3.6.9 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2010-3171?
CVE-2010-3171 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.5.10 to 3.5.11, 3.6.4 to 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1.
What impact does CVE-2010-3171 have on user privacy?
CVE-2010-3171 can lead to easier tracking of users and may allow remote attackers to gather information.
Is CVE-2010-3171 a critical vulnerability?
No, CVE-2010-3171 is not classified as a critical vulnerability, but it poses notable privacy risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3171?
CVE-2010-3171 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for tracking users.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3171?
To fix CVE-2010-3171, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox to version 3.6.9 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2010-3171?
CVE-2010-3171 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.5.10 to 3.5.11, 3.6.4 to 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1.
What impact does CVE-2010-3171 have on user privacy?
CVE-2010-3171 can lead to easier tracking of users and may allow remote attackers to gather information.
Is CVE-2010-3171 a critical vulnerability?
No, CVE-2010-3171 is not classified as a critical vulnerability, but it poses notable privacy risks.