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CVE-2013-6671

9.8 · CRITICAL

The nsGfxScrollFrameInner::IsLTR function in Mozilla Firefox before 26.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.2, Thunderbird before 24.2, and SeaMonkey before 2.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra…

Published Dec 11, 2013mozillaCWE-94EPSS 11.08%

Overview

CVE-2013-6671 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on December 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The nsGfxScrollFrameInner::IsLTR function in Mozilla Firefox before 26.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.2, Thunderbird before 24.2, and SeaMonkey before 2.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of JavaScript code for ordered list elements.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mozillafirefox>= 0, < 26.0Affected
mozillaseamonkey>= 0, < 2.23Affected
mozillathunderbird>= 0, < 24.2Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6671?

CVE-2013-6671 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on December 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2013-6671?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6671?

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-2013-6671?

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