CVE-2011-0058 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in Firefox and SeaMonkey on Windows.
- 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-2011-0058?
CVE-2011-0058 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 2 Mar 2011. 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
Buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.17 and 3.6.x before 3.6.14, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.12, on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a long string that triggers construction of a long text run.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0058?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0058?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-0058 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0058 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m728-52w7-3gvf.