CVE-2008-5822
First published: Fri Jan 02 2009(Updated: )
Memory leak in Libxul, as used in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and browser hang) via a long CLASS attribute in an HR element in an HTML document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Libxul | ||
| Firefox | =3.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5822?
CVE-2008-5822 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause denial of service by consuming memory.
How does CVE-2008-5822 affect users of Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2008-5822 affects users of Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5, leading to potential browser hangs due to memory leak.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5822?
CVE-2008-5822 affects Libxul as used in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 and other related products.
Can CVE-2008-5822 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2008-5822 can be exploited by remote attackers via a crafted HTML document with a long CLASS attribute.
What steps can users take to mitigate CVE-2008-5822?
Users can mitigate CVE-2008-5822 by upgrading to a patched version of Firefox or Libxul that addresses the memory leak.
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