CVE-2009-0772: Critical severity Mozilla SeaMonkey vulnerability
The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 2 and 3 before 3.0.7, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.21, and SeaMonkey 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to nsCSSStyleSheet::GetOwnerNode, events, and garbage collection, which triggers memory corruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0772?
CVE-2009-0772 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0772?
To fix CVE-2009-0772, update to the latest version of affected software such as Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0772?
CVE-2009-0772 affects several versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey prior to the patches released in 2009.
What could happen if CVE-2009-0772 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-0772 could result in a denial of service, crashing the application, and potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2009-0772 still a concern today?
While CVE-2009-0772 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for users running unsupported versions of the affected software.