Vulnerability Description
The JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.11, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.22, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) js_LeaveSharpObject, (2) ParseXMLSource, and (3) a certain assertion in jsinterp.c; and other vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.10 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.16 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/55152
- http://osvdb.org/55153
- http://osvdb.org/55154
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1096.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35331Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35415
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35428Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35431Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35439Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35440Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35468
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35561
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35602
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022376Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1833?
CVE-2009-1833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.11, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.22, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application...
How severe is CVE-2009-1833?
CVE-2009-1833 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-2009-1833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.