CVE-2008-5502: Medium severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors that trigger memory corruption, related to the GetXMLEntity and FastAppendChar functions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5502?
CVE-2008-5502 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5502?
To fix CVE-2008-5502, update affected applications to Mozilla Firefox version 3.0.5 or higher, Thunderbird version 2.0.0.19 or higher, or SeaMonkey version 1.1.14 or higher.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5502?
CVE-2008-5502 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 3.0.5, Thunderbird versions before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey versions before 1.1.14.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-5502 relate to?
CVE-2008-5502 relates to remote denial of service attacks that exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2008-5502 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5502 can be exploited remotely to crash the affected applications.