CVE-2010-2765 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 9 Sep 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow triggered by integer overflow in the FRAMESET element, requiring user interaction.

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: Available

What is CVE-2010-2765?

CVE-2010-2765 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 9 Sep 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

Integer overflow in the FRAMESET element implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.12 and 3.6.x before 3.6.9, Thunderbird before 3.0.7 and 3.1.x before 3.1.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of values in the cols (aka columns) attribute, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2765?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2765?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2010-2765 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2765 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr47-2mwx-hrmm.