CVE-2006-0293
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CVE-2006-0293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The function allocation code (js_NewFunction in jsfun.c) in Firefox 1.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via user-defined methods that trigger garbage collection in a way that operates on freed objects.. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The function allocation code (js_NewFunction in jsfun.c) in Firefox 1.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via user-defined methods that trigger garbage collection in a way that operates on freed objects.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5 |
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