Mozilla Firefox 1.0.1/1.0.2 Javascript Lambda Symbol memory corruption

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Mozilla Firefox 1.0.1/1.0.2. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Javascript Lambda Symbol Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-0989. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advised to disable the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mozilla Firefox 1.0.1/1.0.2 (Web Browser). This affects an unknown function of the component Javascript Lambda Symbol Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The find_replen function in jsstr.c in the Javascript engine for Mozilla Suite 1.7.6, Firefox 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to read portions of heap memory in a Javascript string via the lambda replace method.
The weakness was presented 04/04/2005 by moz_bug_r_a4 with Secunia (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at cubic.xfo.org.ru. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-0989 since 04/06/2005. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.
The exploit is shared for download at secunia.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21952 (CentOS 4 : thunderbird (CESA-2005:601)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117973 (CentOS Security Update for Mozilla (CESA-2005:384)).
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mozilla.org. A possible mitigation has been published 6 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (25334), Tenable (21952), SecurityFocus (BID 14242†), OSVDB (15682†) and Secunia (SA14821†). See VDB-921, VDB-949, VDB-1115 and VDB-1185 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.mozilla.org/
- Product: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 21952
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : thunderbird (CESA-2005:601)
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OpenVAS ID: 55162
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 781-1 (mozilla-thunderbird)
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Patch: mozilla.org
Timeline
04/04/2005 🔍04/05/2005 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: mozilla.orgProduct: mozilla.org
Advisory: cubic.xfo.org.ru
Researcher: moz_bug_r_a4
Organization: Secunia
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0989 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1323
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SecurityFocus: 14242 - Mozilla Suite, Firefox And Thunderbird Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 14821 - Mozilla Suite JavaScript Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 15682 - Mozilla Javascript RegEx String Replacement Arbitrary Memory Disclosure
SecurityTracker: 1013643
Vulnerability Center: 7531
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 04/05/2005 10:31Updated: 12/22/2024 09:00
Changes: 04/05/2005 10:31 (92), 07/02/2019 08:03 (2), 06/29/2024 10:03 (17), 12/22/2024 09:00 (7)
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