CVE-2005-0989
First published: Wed Apr 06 2005(Updated: )
The find_replen function in jsstr.c in the Javascript engine for Mozilla Suite 1.7.6, Firefox 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to read portions of heap memory in a Javascript string via the lambda replace method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0.2 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =7.2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0.1 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.7.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=288688
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14820
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14821
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-33.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200504-18.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-383.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-386.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013635
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013643
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15495
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-601.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12988
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_25.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11706
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0989?
CVE-2005-0989 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0989?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0989, users should upgrade to the latest versions of affected software.
What versions are affected by CVE-2005-0989?
CVE-2005-0989 affects Mozilla Suite 1.7.6, Firefox 1.0.1, 1.0.2, and Netscape 7.2.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2005-0989?
CVE-2005-0989 can be exploited by remote attackers to read portions of heap memory.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2005-0989?
Yes, there are reports of exploitation for CVE-2005-0989, allowing attackers to access sensitive memory data.
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