CVE-2011-2998 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as CVE-2011-3867, GHSA-2rjf-9fvj-83c2.