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CVE-2011-2981

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

Last modified

CVE-2011-2981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The event-management implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, SeaMonkey 2.x, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, and possibly other products does not properly select the context for script to run in, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The event-management implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, SeaMonkey 2.x, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, and possibly other products does not properly select the context for script to run in, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
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 147 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2981?
The event-management implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.20, SeaMonkey 2.x, Thunderbird 3.x before 3.1.12, and possibly other products does not properly select the context for script to run in, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2011-2981?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2981?
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