CVE-2013-1689
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2013-1689 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mozilla Firefox 20.0a1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), related to event handling with frames.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox 20.0a1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), related to event handling with frames.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 19.0.2 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 20.0 | Alpha1 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=817219Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1689Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=817219Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-1689Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-1689?
Mozilla Firefox 20.0a1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), related to event handling with frames.
How severe is CVE-2013-1689?
CVE-2013-1689 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1689?
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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