HTTP: Mozilla Firefox Document.Write And DOM Insertions Memory Corruption

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Mozilla Firefox. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.

Extended Description

Mozilla Firefox is prone to a remote heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks may cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Mozilla firefox

References

BugTraq: 44425

CVE: CVE-2010-3765

URL: http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-73.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:MOZILLA:DOC-WRITE-MC

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Mozilla Firefox Document.Write And DOM Insertions Memory Corruption

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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