Vulnerability Description
(1) Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 and (2) GNU IceWeasel 2.0.0.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash or system hang) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)*/.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Iceweasel | 2.0.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0.0.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466147/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466220/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466147/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466220/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2162?
CVE-2007-2162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). (1) Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 and (2) GNU IceWeasel 2.0.0.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash or system hang) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a ...
How severe is CVE-2007-2162?
CVE-2007-2162 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Iceweasel, Mozilla Firefox.