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CVE-2008-5017: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 13 2008(Updated: )

Integer overflow in xpcom/io/nsEscape.cpp in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.18, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox>=2.0<2.0.0.18
Mozilla Firefox>=3.0<3.0.4
Mozilla SeaMonkey>=1.0<1.1.13
Mozilla Thunderbird>=2.0<2.0.0.18
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Ubuntu Linux=8.10
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird>=2.0<2.0.0.18
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird>=3.0<3.0.4
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird>=2.0<2.0.0.18
Debian=4.0
Ubuntu=6.06
Ubuntu=7.10
Ubuntu=8.04
Ubuntu=8.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5017?

    CVE-2008-5017 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a crash in affected applications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5017?

    To fix CVE-2008-5017, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 3.0.4 or later, Thunderbird version 2.0.0.18 or later, or SeaMonkey version 1.1.13 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2008-5017?

    CVE-2008-5017 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 3.0.4, Thunderbird versions prior to 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.1.13.

  • Can CVE-2008-5017 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-5017 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-5017 facilitate?

    CVE-2008-5017 facilitates denial of service attacks by allowing attackers to crash the affected applications.

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