CVE-2009-3382
First published: Thu Oct 29 2009(Updated: )
layout/base/nsCSSFrameConstructor.cpp in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.x before 3.0.15 does not properly handle first-letter frames, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =3.0.7 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.9 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.8 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.4 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.14 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.10 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.12 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.3 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.6 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.13 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-272909-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-64.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3334
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=514960
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11219
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5581
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3382?
CVE-2009-3382 is classified as a security vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and possibly arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3382?
To fix CVE-2009-3382, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0.15 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-3382?
CVE-2009-3382 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.0.1 through 3.0.14.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3382?
CVE-2009-3382 is a memory corruption vulnerability that affects the rendering of first-letter frames in Firefox.
Can CVE-2009-3382 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3382 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to crash the browser or execute arbitrary code.
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