Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in Libxul, as used in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and browser hang) via a long CLASS attribute in an HR element in an HTML document.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Libxul | All versions |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jbrownsec.blogspot.com/2008/12/new-year-research-are-upon-us.html
- http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/0812-exploits/mzff_libxul_ml.txtExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47758
- http://jbrownsec.blogspot.com/2008/12/new-year-research-are-upon-us.html
- http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/0812-exploits/mzff_libxul_ml.txtExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47758
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5822?
CVE-2008-5822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in Libxul, as used in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and browser hang) via a long CLASS attribute in an ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5822?
CVE-2008-5822 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-2008-5822?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Libxul, Mozilla Firefox.