CVE-2013-1721

Integer overflow in the drawLineLoop function in the libGLESv2 library in Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine (ANGLE), as used in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0…

published September 18, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky integer overflow in the drawLineLoop function could be your website's unexpected Achilles' heel! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service trying to fit too many packages into a van—when the limit is exceeded, things get messy, and the entire load can spill out! With this vulnerability, attackers could take control of your system by executing arbitrary code, leading to a cascading effect of chaos. Imagine someone gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, all because of a flaw that could have been patched!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service trying to fit too many packages into a van—when the limit is exceeded, things get messy, and the entire load can spill out! This integer overflow in libGLESv2, part of the ANGLE project, allows remote attackers to manipulate memory allocation, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on affected versions of Firefox and SeaMonkey before their respective updates.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers could take control of your system by executing arbitrary code, leading to a cascading effect of chaos. Imagine someone gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, all because of a flaw that could have been patched! To defend against this vulnerability, ensure that your Mozilla Firefox is updated to version 24.0 or later and SeaMonkey to version 2.21 or later. Regularly check for updates to keep all your software secure! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04357 · 91.2th percentile
Published
2013-09-18T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 SEP 10:00Z
    Integer overflow in the drawLineLoop function in the libGLESv2 library in Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine (ANGLE), as used in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0…
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