critical
10
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2811

First published: Mon Jul 07 2008(Updated: )

The block reflow implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 and earlier, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image whose display requires more pixels than nscoord_MAX, related to nsBlockFrame::DrainOverflowLines.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox=2.0.0.12
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.1.9
Thunderbird=2.0.0.4
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.8
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.7
Thunderbird=2.0.0.6
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.3
Firefox=2.0.0.2
Thunderbird=2.0.0.9
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.5
Thunderbird=2.0.0.8
Thunderbird<=2.0.0.14
Firefox=2.0.0.7
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1
Firefox=2.0.0.9
Thunderbird=2.0.0.3
Thunderbird=2.0.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.2
Thunderbird=2.0.0.0
Thunderbird=2.0.0.12
Firefox=2.0
Firefox<=2.0.0.14
Thunderbird=2.0.0.13
Firefox=2.0.0.3
Firefox=2.0.0.6
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.6
Thunderbird=2.0.0.11
Firefox=2.0.0.11
Firefox=2.0.0.4
Firefox=2.0.0.13
Firefox=2.0.0.1
Thunderbird=2.0.0.5
Thunderbird=2.0.0.1
Firefox=2.0.0.8
Firefox=2.0.0.5
Firefox=2.0.0.10
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2811?

    CVE-2008-2811 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2811?

    To fix CVE-2008-2811, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 2.0.0.15, Thunderbird version 2.0.0.14, or SeaMonkey version 1.1.10 or later.

  • Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2008-2811?

    CVE-2008-2811 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 2.0.0.15, Thunderbird versions before 2.0.0.14, and SeaMonkey versions before 1.1.10.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2008-2811 lead to?

    CVE-2008-2811 can lead to remote code execution or application crashes caused by denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2008-2811 known to be exploited in the wild?

    There are no specific reports indicating that CVE-2008-2811 is being actively exploited in the wild, but it is highly recommended to apply updates to mitigate risks.

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