VDB-9256 · OSVDB 94494 · GCVE-100-9256

Mozilla Firefox 3.5.19/3.6.28/10.0.7/14.0.1 mozalloc.cpp denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.19/3.6.28/10.0.7/14.0.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file mozalloc.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.19/3.6.28/10.0.7/14.0.1 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file mozalloc.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 08/18/2012 by MustLive as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at 1337day.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 21.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (94494†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-9259. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firefox 21.0

Timelineinfo

08/18/2012 🔍
08/18/2012 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2013 +311 days 🔍
03/20/2019 +2094 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: MustLive
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9256
OSVDB: 94494

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2013 12:33
Updated: 03/20/2019 08:09
Changes: 06/25/2013 12:33 (48), 03/20/2019 08:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:7F6:103

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