CVE-2013-1669

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 21.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory…

published May 16, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden gem of chaos lies within Firefox versions before 21.0! Multiple vulnerabilities allow attackers to unleash memory corruption and crash your browsing experience. 🦸‍♂️ Think of it like an unexpected power outage in a bustling restaurant — diners (your browser) can’t enjoy their meals (web pages) if the lights suddenly go out! Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to crash the browser, leading to a denial of service. In the worst-case scenario, they might even execute arbitrary code, putting your data at risk. Imagine not being able to browse your favorite sites because of a sneaky crash!

Put simply

Think of it like an unexpected power outage in a bustling restaurant — diners (your browser) can’t enjoy their meals (web pages) if the lights suddenly go out! These unspecified vulnerabilities in the Mozilla Firefox browser engine could cause memory corruption, which can lead to application crashes or potentially allow arbitrary code execution.

What to do

Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to crash the browser, leading to a denial of service. In the worst-case scenario, they might even execute arbitrary code, putting your data at risk. Imagine not being able to browse your favorite sites because of a sneaky crash! Upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 21.0 or later to close these vulnerabilities. Regularly check for updates to ensure your browser remains secure against any newly discovered threats. You've got this! Updating your browser is a simple step to keep your online experience safe and smooth. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05391 · 92.6th percentile
Published
2013-05-16T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 10:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 21.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory…
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