CVE-2008-0016: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 24, 2008
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UTF-8 URL in a link.
Affected Software
70 affected components
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.10
Mozilla SeaMonkey
Mozilla Firefox=0.9_rc
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.3
Mozilla Firefox=0.8
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.12
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-beta2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.1
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.8
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.9
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.10
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.3
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.11
Mozilla Firefox<=2.0.0.16
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.99
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.4
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0-beta
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-beta1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.7
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.10.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.6
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.15
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.0
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.7
Mozilla Firefox=2.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.14
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.1.11
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.9
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.12
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.11
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.3
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.13
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.1
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.5
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.2
Mozilla Firefox=0.9-rc
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.10
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.10
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0016?
CVE-2008-0016 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UTF-8 URL.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-0016?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0016, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 2.0.0.17 or later, or SeaMonkey version 1.1.12 or later.
3
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2008-0016?
CVE-2008-0016 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.17.
4
Which versions of SeaMonkey are vulnerable to CVE-2008-0016?
SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.1.12 are vulnerable to CVE-2008-0016.
5
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2008-0016?
In CVE-2008-0016, a stack-based buffer overflow occurs when the application improperly processes a crafted URL, leading to potential execution of malicious code.