CVE-2009-3944: Medium severity blackberry browser vulnerability
Published Nov 16, 2009
·Updated
Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Browser on the BlackBerry 8800 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the setHomePage method and a DHTML behavior property.
Affected Software
2 affected components
RIM BlackBerry Browser
RIM BlackBerry 8800
Event History
Nov 16, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3944?
CVE-2009-3944 is considered to be a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application hangs.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-3944?
To mitigate CVE-2009-3944, updating to the latest version of the BlackBerry Browser or device firmware is recommended.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3944?
CVE-2009-3944 affects the BlackBerry Browser on devices such as the BlackBerry 8800.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2009-3944 involve?
CVE-2009-3944 involves a remote denial of service attack through JavaScript manipulation.
5
Can CVE-2009-3944 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3944 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted JavaScript.