Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 on Windows Vista allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location.hash). NOTE: it was later reported that earlier versions are also affected, and that the impact is CPU consumption and application hang in unspecified circumstances perhaps involving other platforms.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/51032
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4807
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3424/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32988
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47572
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7554
- http://osvdb.org/51032
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4807
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3424/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32988
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47572
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7554
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5715?
CVE-2008-5715 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 on Windows Vista allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location.hash). ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5715?
CVE-2008-5715 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5715?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows Vista.