HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-1675
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2013-1675

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:4.74%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:89.2th

Official Description

Mozilla Firefox does not properly initialize data structures for the nsDOMSVGZoomEvent::mPreviousScale and nsDOMSVGZoomEvent::mNewScale functions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Mozilla Firefox Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Mozilla Firefox does not properly initialize data structures for the nsDOMSVGZoomEvent::mPreviousScale and nsDOMSVGZoomEvent::mNewScale functions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox allows remote attackers to access sensitive information from process memory by tricking a user into visiting a malicious website. While no CVSS score is available, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.04742 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making it an urgent concern.

This flaw is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit this remotely without user interaction beyond visiting a crafted web page.

Recommended Action

Users should update their Mozilla Firefox browser to the latest secure version to address this memory initialization vulnerability. Regularly updating web browsers is a critical security practice.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-1675 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2013-1675 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Mozilla
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-1675
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)4.74%
PublishedMar 3, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2013-1675 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.