CVE-2009-3073
First published: Thu Sep 10 2009(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =3.5 | |
| Firefox | =3.5.1 | |
| Firefox | =3.5.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=507292
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-47.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2009_48_firefox.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36671
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36343
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6398
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3073?
CVE-2009-3073 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3073?
To fix CVE-2009-3073, update Mozilla Firefox to version 3.5.3 or later.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-3073?
CVE-2009-3073 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.5, 3.5.1, and 3.5.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-3073 facilitate?
CVE-2009-3073 can facilitate remote denial of service attacks through memory corruption.
Can CVE-2009-3073 allow arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2009-3073 has the potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code under certain conditions.
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