Mozilla Firefox up to 4.0 Random Number Generator js_InitRandom cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Mozilla Firefox up to 4.0. Affected is the function js_InitRandom of the component Random Number Generator. Executing a manipulation can lead to cryptographic issue. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-3399. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 4.0 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function js_InitRandom of the component Random Number Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The js_InitRandom function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a context pointer in conjunction with its successor pointer for seeding of a random number generator, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the seed value via a brute-force attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-3171.

The weakness was shared 09/15/2010 as Bug 577512 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-3399. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/21/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63402 (GLSA-201301-01 : Mozilla Products: Multiple vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119058 (Solaris Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (61855), Tenable (63402), SecurityFocus (BID 78780†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33205†). The entries VDB-5327, VDB-36797, VDB-36612 and VDB-37141 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Nessus ID: 63402
Nessus Name: GLSA-201301-01 : Mozilla Products: Multiple vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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OpenVAS ID: 902305
OpenVAS Name: Mozilla Firefox Information Disclosure Vulnerability (Windows)
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Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: Bug 577512
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-3399 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3399
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54724

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X-Force: 61855
SecurityFocus: 78780
Secunia: 42867
Vulnerability Center: 33205 - Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10-3.5.11, 3.6.4-3.6.8, and 4.0Beta1 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 01/21/2025 09:11
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (60), 03/31/2017 15:59 (7), 09/25/2021 01:12 (5), 09/25/2021 01:20 (1), 01/21/2025 09:11 (16)
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