CVE-2009-0071: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Jan 08 2009(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 and earlier 3.0.x versions, when designMode is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a certain (a) replaceChild or (b) removeChild call, followed by a (1) queryCommandValue, (2) queryCommandState, or (3) queryCommandIndeterm call. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.0.6 and 3.0.7 are also affected.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =3.0.4 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =3.0-beta2 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.3 | |
| Firefox | =3.0 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =3.0-beta5 | |
| Firefox | =3.0-alpha |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=456727
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-01/0220.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33154
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-01/0224.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=472507
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-01/0223.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=448329
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8219
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8091
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0071?
CVE-2009-0071 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0071?
To fix CVE-2009-0071, upgrade to a later version of Mozilla Firefox that has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-0071?
CVE-2009-0071 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.0.5 and earlier including 3.0.x versions.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-0071 involve?
CVE-2009-0071 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via specific DOM manipulations.
Is CVE-2009-0071 a denial of service vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2009-0071 is a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
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