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CVE-2009-1232

MediumPublished

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.8 and earlier 3.0.x versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an XML document composed of a...

Published: Apr 2, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 30, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

5.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.8 and earlier 3.0.x versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an XML document composed of a long series of start-tags with no corresponding end-tags. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.0.10 and earlier are also affected.

Sources

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.x - XML Parser Memory Corruption / Denial of Service (PoC)Exploit
Wojciech Pawlikowski · windows · Mar 30, 2009

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