CVE-2013-0781: Use After Free
First published: Tue Feb 19 2013(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsPrintEngine::CommonPrint 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.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <17.0.3 | |
| Firefox | <19.0 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <2.16 | |
| Thunderbird | <17.0.3 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <17.0.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 | |
| Firefox ESR | <17.0.3 |
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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://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-28.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1729-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1729-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1748-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=821991
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16934
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0781?
CVE-2013-0781 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0781?
To fix CVE-2013-0781, update your Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0781?
CVE-2013-0781 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 19.0, Thunderbird before 17.0.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.16.
Can CVE-2013-0781 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2013-0781 can potentially lead to data breaches as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2013-0781?
Systems running affected versions of Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and specific versions of openSUSE and Ubuntu are vulnerable to CVE-2013-0781.
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