CVE-2008-4063
First published: Wed Sep 24 2008(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the layout engine and (1) a zero value of the "this" variable in the nsContentList::Item function; (2) interaction of the indic IME extension, a Hindi language selection, and the "g" character; and (3) interaction of the nsFrameList::SortByContentOrder function with a certain insufficient protection of inline frames.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.10 | |
| Firefox | <=3.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31987
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32011
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32044
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32089
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32095
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32096
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34501
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware-security.379422
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware-security.412123
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256408-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-42.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0879.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31346
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020916
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-645-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-645-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-647-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2661
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0977
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=413048
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=433758
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=444452
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45354
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11151
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg01335.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4063?
CVE-2008-4063 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4063?
To fix CVE-2008-4063, update Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0.2 or later.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2008-4063?
CVE-2008-4063 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 3.0.1 inclusive.
Does CVE-2008-4063 affect Ubuntu users?
Yes, CVE-2008-4063 affects Ubuntu users running versions 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 with the susceptible Firefox versions installed.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-4063 enable?
CVE-2008-4063 can enable remote attackers to cause memory corruption, application crashes, or potentially execute arbitrary code.
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