PT-2008-6923 · Mozilla+2 · Firefox+4
Published
1970-01-01
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Updated
2018-11-01
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CVE-2008-4062
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.17
Mozilla Firefox 3.x versions prior to 3.0.2
Thunderbird versions prior to 2.0.0.17
SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.1.12
Description
The issue involves multiple unspecified vulnerabilities that can cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the JavaScript engine. This includes misinterpretation of the characteristics of Namespace and QName, misuse of signed integers in the nsEscapeCount function, and interaction of JavaScript garbage collection with certain use of an NPObject. The vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to disruption of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.
Recommendations
For Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.17, update to version 2.0.0.17 or later.
For Mozilla Firefox 3.x versions prior to 3.0.2, update to version 3.0.2 or later.
For Thunderbird versions prior to 2.0.0.17, update to version 2.0.0.17 or later.
For SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.1.12, update to version 1.1.12 or later.
Exploit
Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Firefox
Red Hat
Seamonkey
Suse
Thunderbird