CVE-2006-2332
First published: Fri May 12 2006(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a web page with a large number of IMG elements in which the SRC attribute is a mailto URI. NOTE: another researcher found that the web page caused a temporary browser slowdown instead of a crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =1.5.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2332?
CVE-2006-2332 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.3.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2332?
To fix CVE-2006-2332, you should upgrade to a later version of Mozilla Firefox that does not contain this vulnerability.
What attack vector does CVE-2006-2332 use?
CVE-2006-2332 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a web page containing a large number of IMG elements with mailto URIs.
Is CVE-2006-2332 likely to crash my browser?
CVE-2006-2332 may cause a temporary slowdown of the browser, and in some cases, it could lead to a crash.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-2332?
Users of Mozilla Firefox version 1.5.0.3 are affected by CVE-2006-2332.
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