Vulnerability Description
The JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly trigger memory corruption via (1) a large switch statement, (2) certain uses of watch and eval, (3) certain uses of the mousedown event listener, and other vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://browser.netscape.com/releasenotes/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28754
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28766
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28808
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28815
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28818
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28839
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28864
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28865
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28877
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28879
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28924
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28939
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0413?
CVE-2008-0413 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly trigger memo...
How severe is CVE-2008-0413?
CVE-2008-0413 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0413?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.