Mozilla Firefox up to 22.0 nsINode::GetParentNode resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Mozilla Firefox up to 22.0. Affected by this issue is the function nsINode::GetParentNode. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-1704. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 22.0 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function nsINode::GetParentNode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsINode::GetParentNode function in Mozilla Firefox before 23.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) via vectors involving a DOM modification at the time of a SetBody mutation event.

The weakness was shared 08/06/2013 by Federico Lanusse (Nils) with MWR Labs/InfoSecurity as MFSA 2013-64 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at mozilla.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-1704 since 02/13/2013. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69278 (FreeBSD : mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (0998e79d-0055-11e3-905b-0025905a4771)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121374 (Mozilla Firefox / Thunderbird / SeaMonkey Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 23.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (69278), SecurityFocus (BID 61641†), OSVDB (96013†), Secunia (SA54380†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40868†). The entries VDB-9876, VDB-9877, VDB-9878 and VDB-9880 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 69278
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (0998e79d-0055-11e3-905b-0025905a4771)
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OpenVAS ID: 803853
OpenVAS Name: Mozilla Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities - August 13 (Mac OS X)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firefox 23.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: MFSA 2013-64
Researcher: Federico Lanusse (Nils)
Organization: MWR Labs/InfoSecurity
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1704 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1704
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9879

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SecurityFocus: 61641 - RETIRED: Mozilla Firefox/Thunderbird/SeaMonkey MFSA 2013-63 through -75 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 54380 - Cyberfox Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 96013
Vulnerability Center: 40868 - Mozilla Firefox Before 23.0 and SeaMonkey Before 2.20 Remote DoS and Code Execution Vulnerability via Dom Modification, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2013 18:25
Updated: 05/21/2021 09:26
Changes: 08/09/2013 18:25 (85), 01/31/2018 09:55 (4), 05/21/2021 09:26 (3)
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