CVE-2005-3896: High severity Mozilla Mozilla vulnerability
Published Nov 29, 2005
·Updated
Mozilla allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a Javascript BODY onload event that calls the window function.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mozilla Mozilla
Event History
Nov 29, 2005
CVE Published
09:03 PM
Nov 30, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3896?
CVE-2005-3896 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with a medium severity due to its impact on CPU consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-3896?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3896, users should update to the latest version of Mozilla that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-3896?
CVE-2005-3896 is associated with a remote denial of service attack triggered by malicious JavaScript code.
4
Which versions of Mozilla are affected by CVE-2005-3896?
CVE-2005-3896 affects multiple versions of Mozilla prior to the patch, primarily those that execute JavaScript.
5
Is CVE-2005-3896 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2005-3896 is a client-side vulnerability that affects how Mozilla processes JavaScript in the browser.