CVE-2008-4166: Integer Overflow
Published Sep 22, 2008
·Updated
Integer overflow in the JavaScript engine in Avant Browser 11.7 Build 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by attempting to URL encode a string containing many instances of an invalid character.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Avantbrowser Avant Browser<=11.7
Event History
Sep 22, 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-2008-4166?
The severity of CVE-2008-4166 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability allowing application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4166?
To fix CVE-2008-4166, it is recommended to update Avant Browser to a version newer than 11.7 Build 9.
3
Which versions of Avant Browser are affected by CVE-2008-4166?
CVE-2008-4166 affects Avant Browser versions up to and including 11.7 Build 9.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4166 enable?
CVE-2008-4166 enables remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack resulting in application crashes.
5
Is CVE-2008-4166 an integer overflow vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2008-4166 is caused by an integer overflow in the JavaScript engine of Avant Browser.