CVE-2008-3444

Name: CVE-2008-3444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-04T10:59:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The content layout component in Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted but well-formed web page that contains "a simple set of legitimate HTML tags.". EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The content layout component in Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted but well-formed web page that contains "a simple set of legitimate HTML tags."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	3.0
Mozilla	Firefox	3.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3444?

How severe is CVE-2008-3444?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3444 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3444?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST