CVE-2011-2368: Critical severity firefox vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2011
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Updated

The WebGL implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 4.0.1 does not properly restrict write operations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta6
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta1
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta9
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta5
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta8
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta12
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta3
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta2
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta4
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta10
Mozilla Firefox=4.0
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta11
Mozilla Firefox=4.0-beta7
Mozilla Firefox=4.0.1

Event History

Jun 30, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2368?

CVE-2011-2368 has a high severity as it can lead to remote code execution or application crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2368?

To fix CVE-2011-2368, you should update your Mozilla Firefox to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2011-2368?

CVE-2011-2368 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 4.0 to 4.0.1 and various beta versions.

4

Can CVE-2011-2368 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-2368 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2368?

CVE-2011-2368 is a vulnerability in the WebGL implementation of Mozilla Firefox that involves improper write restriction.

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