OSVDB ID: 32113 Title: Mozilla Firefox SVG _cairo_pen_init Heap Overflow |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in Mozilla Firefox. The application fails to validate input passed to the 'stroke-width' variable in the '_cairo_pen_init' function resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted .svg file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Upgrade to Firefox 2.0.0.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, disable Firefox's it internal SVG viewer as a workaround. |
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security-protocols.com - Security-Protocols