Vulnerability Description
Netscape 6 and 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape | Navigator | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9160
- http://www.g-sec.lu/one-bug-to-rule-them-all.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504969/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505006/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52876
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9160
- http://www.g-sec.lu/one-bug-to-rule-them-all.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504969/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505006/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52876
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2542?
CVE-2009-2542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Netscape 6 and 8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
How severe is CVE-2009-2542?
CVE-2009-2542 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netscape Navigator.