CVE-2013-1684: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mozilla::dom::HTMLMediaElement::LookupMediaElementURITable function in Mozilla Firefox before 22.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.7, Thunderbird before 17.0.7, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1684?
CVE-2013-1684 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1684?
To fix CVE-2013-1684, update your Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to version 22.0 or later, or ensure you are using Firefox ESR versions 17.0.7 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-1684?
CVE-2013-1684 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 22.0, along with early versions of Thunderbird and their ESR counterparts prior to 17.0.7.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-1684?
CVE-2013-1684 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1684 if I can't update immediately?
There are no significant workarounds available for CVE-2013-1684 other than updating to a safe version of the affected software.