Vulnerability Description
The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.7, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.21, and SeaMonkey 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain vectors that trigger memory corruption and assertion failures.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.14 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34272
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34383
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34462
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34464
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34527
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-069.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/japple/css/japple?temp.documentID=366362&temp.productID
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1751
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1830
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:075
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0771?
CVE-2009-0771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.7, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.21, and SeaMonkey 1.1.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code vi...
How severe is CVE-2009-0771?
CVE-2009-0771 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0771?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.