CVE-2010-0179
UnknownEPSS 3.25%
Last modified
CVE-2010-0179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.19 and 3.5.x before 3.5.8, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.3, when the XMLHttpRequestSpy module in the Firebug add-on is used, does not properly handle interaction between the XMLHttpRequestSpy object and chrome privileged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via a crafted HTTP response.. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.19 and 3.5.x before 3.5.8, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.3, when the XMLHttpRequestSpy module in the Firebug add-on is used, does not properly handle interaction between the XMLHttpRequestSpy object and chrome privileged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via a crafted HTTP response.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.17 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.6.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.7.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.10.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.12 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0.0.2 |
Showing 50 of 187 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/3924Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39243Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39308Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39397Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023783Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0748Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0764Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0781Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0849Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/3924Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39243Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39308Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39397Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023783Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0748Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0764Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0781Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0849Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-0179?
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.19 and 3.5.x before 3.5.8, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.3, when the XMLHttpRequestSpy module in the Firebug add-on is used, does not properly handle interaction between the XMLHttpRequestSpy object and chrome privileged objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via a crafted HTTP response.
How severe is CVE-2010-0179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0179?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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