CVE-2005-3896: High severity Mozilla Mozilla vulnerability

Published Nov 29, 2005
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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
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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.

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