CVE-2006-3803: Race Condition

Published Jul 27, 2006
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Updated

Race condition in the JavaScript garbage collection in Mozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing the garbage collector to delete a temporary variable while it is still being used during the creation of a new Function object.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.3
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.5
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.2
Mozilla Thunderbird=1.5
Mozilla Thunderbird=1.5.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=1.5.0.4

Event History

Jul 27, 2006
CVE Published
07:04 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3803?

CVE-2006-3803 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3803?

To fix CVE-2006-3803, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to versions 1.5.0.5 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2006-3803?

CVE-2006-3803 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird versions prior to 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.0.3.

4

Is CVE-2006-3803 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3803 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What systems are at risk from CVE-2006-3803?

Systems running vulnerable versions of Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey are at risk from CVE-2006-3803.

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