CVE-2008-4061: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 24, 2008
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Updated

Integer overflow in the MathML component in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and 3.x before 3.0.2, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an mtd element with a large integer value in the rowspan attribute, related to the layout engine.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<2.0.0.17
Mozilla Firefox>=3.0<3.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey<1.1.12
Mozilla Thunderbird<2.0.0.17
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=7.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04

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-2008-4061?

CVE-2008-4061 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

2

What applications are affected by CVE-2008-4061?

CVE-2008-4061 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 2.0.0.17 and 3.x before 3.0.2, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12.

3

How do I fix CVE-2008-4061?

To mitigate CVE-2008-4061, users should upgrade their affected Mozilla products to the latest versions available.

4

Can CVE-2008-4061 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4061 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger memory corruption and application crashes.

5

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-4061 represent?

CVE-2008-4061 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption, denial of service, and potential arbitrary code execution.

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