GetElementIC typed array stubs can be generated outside observed typesets

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2013-5615  

Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2013-115

GetElementIC typed array stubs can be generated outside observed typesets

Announced
December 10, 2013
Reporter
Eric Faust
Impact
High
Products
Firefox, Firefox ESR, SeaMonkey, Thunderbird
Fixed in
  • Firefox 26
  • Firefox ESR 24.2
  • SeaMonkey 2.23
  • Thunderbird 24.2

Description

Mozilla developer Eric Faust reported that during JavaScript compilation GetElementIC typed array stubs can be generated outside observed typesets. This could lead to unpredictable behavior with a potential security impact.

In general these flaws cannot be exploited through email in the Thunderbird and Seamonkey products because scripting is disabled, but are potentially a risk in browser or browser-like contexts.

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