CVE-2013-0744: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the TableBackgroundPainter::TableBackgroundData::Destroy function in Mozilla Firefox before 18.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.12 and 17.x before 17.0.2, Thunderbird before 17.0.2, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.12 and 17.x before 17.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an HTML document with a table containing many columns and column groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0744?
CVE-2013-0744 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0744?
To fix CVE-2013-0744, users should update their Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest versions that have patched this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0744?
CVE-2013-0744 affects Firefox versions before 18.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.12, Thunderbird versions before 17.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 2.15.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2013-0744?
CVE-2013-0744 impacts multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions that run the affected software.
What types of applications are impacted by CVE-2013-0744?
CVE-2013-0744 affects web browsers and email clients, specifically Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey.