CVE-2009-1169: Critical severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
The txMozillaXSLTProcessor::TransformToDoc function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.8 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an XML file with a crafted XSLT transform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1169?
CVE-2009-1169 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potentially allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1169?
To fix CVE-2009-1169, users should upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0.8 or later.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-1169?
CVE-2009-1169 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 3.0.8.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-1169?
CVE-2009-1169 allows remote attackers to crash the browser and potentially execute arbitrary code via specially crafted XML and XSLT files.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-1169?
Yes, upgrading to newer versions of Mozilla Firefox provides a patch for CVE-2009-1169.