CVE-2004-0478: Low severity Mozilla Mozilla vulnerability
Unknown versions of Mozilla allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (high CPU/RAM consumption) using Javascript with an infinite loop that continues to add input to a form, possibly as the result of inserting control characters, as demonstrated using an embedded ctrl-U.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0478?
CVE-2004-0478 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by consuming excessive CPU and RAM.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0478?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0478, users should update to the latest version of Mozilla that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0478?
CVE-2004-0478 affects unknown versions of Mozilla browsers that allow the execution of JavaScript code.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0478?
CVE-2004-0478 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by JavaScript with infinite loops.
Can CVE-2004-0478 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0478 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious JavaScript.