CVE-2005-2114
First published: Fri Jul 01 2005(Updated: )
Mozilla 1.7.8, Firefox 1.0.4, Camino 0.8.4, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9, and possibly other products that use the Gecko engine, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript that repeatedly calls an empty function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Camino | =0.8.4 | |
| Firefox | =1.0.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kurczaba.com/html/security/0506241.htm
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5OP0U00G1G.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014349
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014372
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014294
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014293
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014292
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-586.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-587.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112008299210033&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21188
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9628
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2114?
CVE-2005-2114 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service by crashing the application.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2114?
To mitigate the impact of CVE-2005-2114, update to the latest version of affected software such as Mozilla, Firefox, or Camino.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2114?
CVE-2005-2114 affects Mozilla 1.7.8, Firefox 1.0.4, Camino 0.8.4, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9.
Can CVE-2005-2114 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2114 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted JavaScript.
What are the consequences of CVE-2005-2114 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-2114 can lead to application crashes, resulting in denial of service and potential user disruption.
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