CVE-2009-2542: Medium severity netscape navigator vulnerability
Published Jul 20, 2009
·Updated
Netscape 6 and 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Netscape Navigator=6
Netscape Navigator=8
Event History
Jul 20, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2542?
CVE-2009-2542 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption issues.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-2542?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2542, upgrade to a version of Netscape Navigator that is not vulnerable or switch to an alternative browser.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2009-2542?
CVE-2009-2542 affects Netscape Navigator versions 6 and 8.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2009-2542 involve?
CVE-2009-2542 involves remote attackers exploiting a large integer value for the length property of a Select object.
5
Can CVE-2009-2542 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2542 can be exploited remotely, leading to denial of service.