CVE-2013-0772: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 19 2013(Updated: )
The RasterImage::DrawFrameTo function in Mozilla Firefox before 19.0, Thunderbird before 17.0.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.16 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted GIF image.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <19.0 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <2.16 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.9 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =5.9 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =6.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00062.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1812.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-22.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1729-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1729-2
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=801366
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A17159
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0772?
CVE-2013-0772 is considered a high severity vulnerability, allowing for potential information disclosure and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0772?
To fix CVE-2013-0772, users should update to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2013-0772?
CVE-2013-0772 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 19.0, Thunderbird versions prior to 17.0.3, and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.16.
What kind of attack can CVE-2013-0772 facilitate?
CVE-2013-0772 can facilitate remote attacks that lead to sensitive information disclosure from process memory or application crashes.
Is CVE-2013-0772 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2013-0772 impacts multiple operating systems, including various versions of openSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Ubuntu Linux.
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