CVE-2013-0792: Infoleak
Mozilla Firefox before 20.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.17, when gfx.colormanagement.enablev4 is used, do not properly handle color profiles during PNG rendering, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a grayscale PNG image.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0792?
CVE-2013-0792 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause memory corruption and potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0792?
To fix CVE-2013-0792, update Mozilla Firefox to version 20.0 or higher and SeaMonkey to version 2.17 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2013-0792?
CVE-2013-0792 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 20.0 and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.17.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-0792?
CVE-2013-0792 can be exploited via specially crafted PNG images that lead to memory corruption or sensitive data exposure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-0792 if I cannot update?
Disabling the gfx.color_management.enablev4 setting in Firefox and SeaMonkey can reduce the risk, but updating is strongly recommended.