Vulnerability Description
The browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 and Thunderbird allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to (1) the frame chain and synchronous events, (2) a SetMayHaveFrame assertion and nsCSSFrameConstructor::CreateFloatingLetterFrame, (3) nsCSSFrameConstructor::ConstructFrame, (4) the child list and initial reflow, (5) GetLastSpecialSibling, (6) nsFrameManager::GetPrimaryFrameFor and MathML, (7) nsFrame::GetBoxAscent, (8) nsCSSFrameConstructor::AdjustParentFrame, (9) nsDOMOfflineResourceList, and (10) nsContentUtils::ComparePosition.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 2.0.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1162.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1163.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35914Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35943Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35944Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35947Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36145
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-265068-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020800.1-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-34.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0153.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0154.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2462?
CVE-2009-2462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 and Thunderbird allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code vi...
How severe is CVE-2009-2462?
CVE-2009-2462 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-2009-2462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.