CVE-2013-0771 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted document due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox.
- 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-2013-0771?
CVE-2013-0771 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 13 Jan 2013. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the gfxTextRun::ShrinkToLigatureBoundaries function in Mozilla Firefox before 18.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.1, Thunderbird before 17.0.2, Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.1, and SeaMonkey before 2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0771?
It affects 9 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Thunderbird Esr, Opensuse Opensuse and 3 more.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0771?
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-2013-0771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2g9c-cwfp-hvmr.