CVE-2013-0777: Use After Free

Published Feb 19, 2013
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsDisplayBoxShadowOuter::Paint function in Mozilla Firefox before 19.0, Thunderbird before 17.0.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<19.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<17.0.3
Mozilla SeaMonkey<2.16
Mozilla Thunderbird<17.0.3
Mozilla Thunderbird ESR<17.0.3
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Mozilla Firefox<17.0.3

Event History

Feb 19, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0777?

CVE-2013-0777 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0777?

To resolve CVE-2013-0777, users should update their Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey applications to the latest versions.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0777?

CVE-2013-0777 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 19.0, Thunderbird versions before 17.0.3, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.16.

4

Can CVE-2013-0777 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2013-0777 can potentially lead to data breaches as it allows remote code execution, which can compromise system security.

5

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2013-0777?

CVE-2013-0777 impacts various operating systems, including openSUSE and specific versions of Ubuntu Linux.

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