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CVE-2011-1179

UnknownEPSS 3.89%

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CVE-2011-1179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) plugin/nsScriptablePeer.cpp and (2) plugin/plugin.cpp, which trigger multiple uses of an uninitialized pointer.. EPSS estimates a 3.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) plugin/nsScriptablePeer.cpp and (2) plugin/plugin.cpp, which trigger multiple uses of an uninitialized pointer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.89%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatSpice-Xpi2.2
RedhatSpice-Xpi2.3
RedhatSpice-Xpi2.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1179?
The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) plugin/nsScriptablePeer.cpp and (2) plugin/plugin.cpp, which trigger multiple uses of an uninitialized pointer.
How severe is CVE-2011-1179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1179?
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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Source: NVD / NIST