Firefox Remote Code Execution and DoS 1.5.0.2
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Software:
Firefox Web Browser
Tested:
Linux, Windows clients' version 1.5.0.2
Result:
Firefox Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service - Vendor contacted, no
patch yet.
Problem:
A handling issue exists in how Firefox handles certain Javascript in js320.dll
and xpcom_core.dll
regarding iframe.contentWindow.focus(). By manipulating this feature a buffer
overflow will occur.
Proof of Concept:
http://www.securident.com/vuln/ff.txt
Credits:
splices(splices [dot] org)
spiffomatic64(spiffomatic64 [dot] com)
Securident Technologies (securident [dot] com)
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