CVE-2011-3649

Name: CVE-2011-3649
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-11-09T11:55:03.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3649 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 7.0 and Thunderbird 7.0, when the Direct2D (aka D2D) API is used on Windows in conjunction with the Azure graphics back-end, allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and obtain sensitive image data from a different domain, by inserting this data into a canvas. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2011-2986 regression.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 7.0 and Thunderbird 7.0, when the Direct2D (aka D2D) API is used on Windows in conjunction with the Azure graphics back-end, allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and obtain sensitive image data from a different domain, by inserting this data into a canvas. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2011-2986 regression.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	7.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3649?

How severe is CVE-2011-3649?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3649 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3649?

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Source: NVD / NIST