CVE-2011-3659

Name: CVE-2011-3659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-01T16:55:00.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 36.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.26 and 4.x through 9.0, Thunderbird before 3.1.18 and 5.0 through 9.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to incorrect AttributeChildRemoved notifications that affect access to removed nsDOMAttribute child nodes.. EPSS estimates a 36.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.26 and 4.x through 9.0, Thunderbird before 3.1.18 and 5.0 through 9.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to incorrect AttributeChildRemoved notifications that affect access to removed nsDOMAttribute child nodes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

36.51%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mozilla	Firefox	< 3.6.26	—
Mozilla	Firefox	>= 4.0, < 10.0	—
Mozilla	Seamonkey	< 2.7	—
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 3.1.18	—
Mozilla	Thunderbird	>= 5.0, < 10.0	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	10	Sp4
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp1
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	10	Sp4
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	11	Sp1
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	10	Sp4
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	11	Sp1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:013Third Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-04.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=708198Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14697Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-02/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:013Third Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-04.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=708198Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14697Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3659?

How severe is CVE-2011-3659?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3659?

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