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CVE-2010-0168

7.6 · HIGH

The nsDocument::MaybePreLoadImage function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in the image-preloading implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.6 before 3.6.2 does not apply scheme restrictions and polic…

Published Mar 25, 2010mozillaCWE-264EPSS 12.64%

Overview

CVE-2010-0168 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on March 25, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The nsDocument::MaybePreLoadImage function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in the image-preloading implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.6 before 3.6.2 does not apply scheme restrictions and policy restrictions to the image's URL, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) or hijack the functionality of the browser's add-ons via a crafted SRC attribute of an IMG element, as demonstrated by remote command execution through an ssh: URL in a configuration that supports gnome-vfs with a nonstandard network.gnomevfs.supported-protocols setting.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:070Refwww.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-13.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38918Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0692Refbugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=540642Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8711Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:070Refwww.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-13.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38918Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0692

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0168?

CVE-2010-0168 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on March 25, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0168?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0168?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0168?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0168 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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