CVE-2004-1639
First published: Tue Oct 26 2004(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 0.10, Mozilla 5.0, and Gecko 20040913 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or memory consumption) via a large binary file with a .html extension.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=0.10 | |
| Mozilla Gecko | =2004-09-13 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =5.0 | |
| Firefox | <=0.10 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =5.0 | |
| Mozilla Gecko | =2004-09-13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1639?
CVE-2004-1639 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-1639?
CVE-2004-1639 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 0.10, Mozilla 5.0, and Gecko version 2004-09-13.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2004-1639?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2004-1639, users should upgrade to a version of Mozilla Firefox later than 0.10 or a later version of Mozilla or Gecko.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-1639 involve?
CVE-2004-1639 involves a denial of service attack that can cause application crashes or excessive memory consumption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-1639?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2004-1639; the recommended solution is to update the affected software.
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