CVE-2010-1196:This CVE (CVE-2010-1196) identifies an integer overflow vulnerability in the nsGenericDOMDataNode::SetTextInternal function in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.10 and 3.6.x before 3.6.4, Thunderbird before 3.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.5.

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The vulnerability is caused by an integer overflow in the nsGenericDOMDataNode::SetTextInternal function in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.10 and 3.6.x before 3.6.4, Thunderbird before 3.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.5. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DOM node with a long text value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

Overview

The vulnerability is caused by an integer overflow in the nsGenericDOMDataNode::SetTextInternal function in Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DOM node with a long text value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update their Mozilla Firefox to version 3.5.10 or 3.6.4, Thunderbird to version 3.0.5, and SeaMonkey to version 2.0.5 or later to address this issue. Users should only open trusted web pages and avoid clicking on suspicious links. It is also recommended to use a reliable security program to provide real-time protection against malware and cyber attacks.

References

  1. http://secunia.com/advisories/40481
  2. http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-930-1
  3. http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-June/043405.html
  4. http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024138
  5. http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1640
  6. http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41050
  7. http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-29.html
  8. http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0501.html
  9. http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:125
  10. https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11424

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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  3. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  4. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  9. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  10. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  11. Construction
    Construction
  12. Information
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Utilities
    Utilities
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  17. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  18. Mining
    Mining
  19. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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