Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 through 3.0.13, and 3.5.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location.hash), a related issue to CVE-2008-5715.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3424/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506006/100/0/threaded
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3424/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506006/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2953?
CVE-2009-2953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 through 3.0.13, and 3.5.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location...
How severe is CVE-2009-2953?
CVE-2009-2953 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-2009-2953?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.