Vulnerability Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, and Thunderbird allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.15 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37699Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37703Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37704Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37785Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37881
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023333
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023334
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1956
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-65.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2009_63_firefox.html
- 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/37349
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3979?
CVE-2009-3979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, and Thunderbird allow remote attackers to cause a denial of ...
How severe is CVE-2009-3979?
CVE-2009-3979 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-2009-3979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.