Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the _moveToEdgeShift XUL tree method, which triggers garbage collection on objects that are still in use, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.7 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2934
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2941
- http://cansecwest.com/index.html
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/02/25/pwn2own-2009
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/03/18/pwn2own-2009-day-1---safari-inter
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00008.html
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10199652-83.html
- http://osvdb.org/52896
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34471Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34505Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34510Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34511Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34521Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34527Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34549Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1044?
CVE-2009-1044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the _moveToEdgeShift XUL tree method, which triggers garbage collection on objects t...
How severe is CVE-2009-1044?
CVE-2009-1044 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-2009-1044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows 7.