CVE-2010-3171 json
The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses…
published 16y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2010-3171
- cvss
- 5.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.5%
- EPSS 4.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The Math.random function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10 through 3.5.11, 3.6.4 through 3.6.8, and 4.0 Beta1 uses a random number generator that is seeded only once per document object, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track a user, or trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, by calculating the seed value, related to a "temporary footprint" and an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-5913.
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- First public exploit (EDB-34621)
- Published
Exploit prediction
4.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-34621 Mozilla Firefox 3.6.8 - 'Math.random()' Cross Domain Information Disclosure remote, 2010-09-14
- trusteer.com http://www.trusteer.com/sites/default/files/Cross_domain_Math_Random_leakage_in_FF_3.6.4-3.6.8.pdf referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43222 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
References
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trusteer.com
/sites/default/files/Cross_domain_Math_Random_leakage_in_FF_3.6.4-3.6.8.pdf
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/43222
vdb-entry, exploit
- blogs.sun.com /security/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_mozilla_firefox
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secunia.com
/advisories/42867
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2011/0061
vdb-entry
- bugzilla.mozilla.org /show_bug.cgi?id=577512
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7370
vdb-entry, signature
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2010-09/0117.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2010-3171
- NVD CVE-2010-3171
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