CVE-2010-2420 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code in the ActiveGeckoBrowser module for Sleipnir via unknown vectors.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-2420?

CVE-2010-2420 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Fenrir Inc. ActiveGeckoBrowser 1.0.0 and 1.0.5 alpha, a module for the Sleipnir web browser, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the Gecko engine.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2420?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fenrir-Inc Activegeckobrowser.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2420?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2420 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-2420 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2420 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6gj8-xjr6-v47j.

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