critical
10
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1676: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 16 2013(Updated: )

The SelectionIterator::GetNextSegment function in Mozilla Firefox before 21.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.6, Thunderbird before 17.0.6, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<=20.0.1
Firefox=19.0
Firefox=19.0.1
Firefox=19.0.2
Firefox=20.0
Firefox=17.0
Firefox=17.0.1
Firefox=17.0.2
Firefox=17.0.3
Firefox=17.0.4
Firefox=17.0.5
Thunderbird<=17.0.5
Thunderbird=17.0
Thunderbird=17.0.1
Thunderbird=17.0.2
Thunderbird=17.0.3
Thunderbird=17.0.4
Mozilla Thunderbird=17.0
Mozilla Thunderbird=17.0.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=17.0.2
Mozilla Thunderbird=17.0.3
Mozilla Thunderbird=17.0.4
Mozilla Thunderbird=17.0.5
Firefox ESR=17.0
Firefox ESR=17.0.1
Firefox ESR=17.0.2
Firefox ESR=17.0.3
Firefox ESR=17.0.4
Firefox ESR=17.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1676?

    CVE-2013-1676 is a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1676?

    To fix CVE-2013-1676, update Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to version 21.0 or higher.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2013-1676?

    CVE-2013-1676 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 21.0, as well as Thunderbird versions before 17.0.6.

  • Can CVE-2013-1676 cause data loss?

    Yes, CVE-2013-1676 can potentially lead to data loss due to the execution of arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2013-1676 actively exploited?

    CVE-2013-1676 has been known to be actively exploited by attackers prior to patches being applied.

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