CVE-2011-3649: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 09 2011(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 7.0 and Thunderbird 7.0, when the Direct2D (aka D2D) API is used on Windows in conjunction with the Azure graphics back-end, allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and obtain sensitive image data from a different domain, by inserting this data into a canvas. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2011-2986 regression.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | =7.0 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=655836
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2011/mfsa2011-50.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00020.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50591
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3649?
CVE-2011-3649 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3649?
To fix CVE-2011-3649, update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird to versions later than 7.0.
What versions of Mozilla software are affected by CVE-2011-3649?
CVE-2011-3649 affects Mozilla Firefox 7.0 and Mozilla Thunderbird 7.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-3649 enable?
CVE-2011-3649 enables remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and access sensitive image data.
Which API is involved in CVE-2011-3649?
CVE-2011-3649 involves the Direct2D API used in conjunction with the Azure graphics back-end on Windows.
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