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CVE-2011-2980

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2011-2980 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the ThinkPadSensor::Startup function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging write access in an unspecified directory to place a Trojan horse DLL that is loaded into the running Firefox process.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the ThinkPadSensor::Startup function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging write access in an unspecified directory to place a Trojan horse DLL that is loaded into the running Firefox process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 3.6.19
MozillaFirefox1.0
MozillaFirefox1.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.0.2
MozillaFirefox1.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.0.4
MozillaFirefox1.0.5
MozillaFirefox1.0.6
MozillaFirefox1.0.7
MozillaFirefox1.0.8
MozillaFirefox1.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.2
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.4
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.6
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.7
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.8
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.9
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.10
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.11
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.12
MozillaFirefox1.5.1
MozillaFirefox1.5.2
MozillaFirefox1.5.3
MozillaFirefox1.5.4
MozillaFirefox1.5.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.6
MozillaFirefox1.5.7
MozillaFirefox1.5.8
MozillaFirefox2.0
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.1
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.2
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.3
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.4
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.5
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.6
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.7
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.8
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.9
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.10
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.11
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.12
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.13
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.14
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.15
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.16
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.17
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.18

Showing 50 of 131 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2980?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the ThinkPadSensor::Startup function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging write access in an unspecified directory to place a Trojan horse DLL that is loaded into the running Firefox process.
How severe is CVE-2011-2980?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2980?
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