CVE-2011-0079
First published: Sat May 07 2011(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox 4.x before 4.0.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to gfx/layers/d3d10/ReadbackManagerD3D10.cpp and unknown other vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =4.0-beta6 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta1 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta9 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta5 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta8 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta12 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta3 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta2 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta4 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta10 | |
| Firefox | =4.0 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta11 | |
| Firefox | =4.0-beta7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-12.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=639885
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=601102
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=641388
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=642717
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=643649
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=639728
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=639343
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14232
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0079?
CVE-2011-0079 has a critical severity level as it can lead to memory corruption and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0079?
To fix CVE-2011-0079, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 4.0.1 or later.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2011-0079?
CVE-2011-0079 affects multiple beta versions of Mozilla Firefox 4.0 and the final release prior to 4.0.1.
Can CVE-2011-0079 be exploited for remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2011-0079 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code under specific conditions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-0079 on users?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-0079 include application crashes and unauthorized access to system resources.
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