Mozilla Firefox up to 3.5.16 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Mozilla Firefox up to 3.5.16. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2011-0051. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 3.5.16 (Web Browser). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.17 and 3.6.x before 3.6.14, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.12, does not properly handle certain recursive eval calls, which makes it easier for remote attackers to force a user to respond positively to a dialog question, as demonstrated by a question about granting privileges.

The weakness was published 03/02/2011 as Bug 616659 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-0051. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68216 (Oracle Linux 4 : seamonkey (ELSA-2011-0313)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119024 (Red Hat Update for Xulrunner Firefox (RHSA-2011:0310)).

Upgrading to version 1.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (68216), SecurityFocus (BID 46368†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30009†). Similar entries are available at VDB-52958, VDB-56689, VDB-56688 and VDB-56687. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 68216
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 4 : seamonkey (ELSA-2011-0313)
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OpenVAS ID: 69115
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2180-1 (iceape)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firefox 1.0.9

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12/21/2010 🔍
03/01/2011 +70 days 🔍
03/02/2011 +1 days 🔍
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10/18/2021 +2404 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: Bug 616659
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-0051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56680

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SecurityFocus: 46368
Vulnerability Center: 30009 - Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey Allows to Evaluate Dialogs to True via a Recursive Eval Call, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 10/18/2021 14:11
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (64), 03/17/2017 07:28 (7), 10/18/2021 14:09 (3), 10/18/2021 14:11 (1)
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