CVE-2011-2998 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via large RegExp expressions in JavaScript, 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-2011-2998?

CVE-2011-2998 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 30 Sep 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

Integer underflow in Mozilla Firefox 3.6.x before 3.6.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via JavaScript code containing a large RegExp expression.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2998?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Firefox.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2998?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2011-2998 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2998 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as CVE-2011-3867, GHSA-2rjf-9fvj-83c2.

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