Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12, and 3.5.x before 3.5.2, allows remote SOCKS5 proxy servers to cause a denial of service (data stream corruption) via a long domain name in a reply.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36126
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266148-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-38.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0153.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0154.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35925Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022665
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2142PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0650
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=459524
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52252
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00198.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00261.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36126
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2470?
CVE-2009-2470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12, and 3.5.x before 3.5.2, allows remote SOCKS5 proxy servers to cause a denial of service (data stream corruption) via a long domain name in a reply.
How severe is CVE-2009-2470?
CVE-2009-2470 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-2009-2470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.