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CVE-2008-5016

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple vectors that trigger an assertion failure or other consequences.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple vectors that trigger an assertion failure or other consequences.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 3.0.3
MozillaFirefox3.0
MozillaFirefox3.0.1
MozillaFirefox3.0.2
MozillaSeamonkey<= 1.1.12
MozillaSeamonkey1.0
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.1
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.2
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.3
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.4
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.5
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.6
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.7
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.8
MozillaSeamonkey1.0.9
MozillaSeamonkey1.1
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.1
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.2
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.3
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.4
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.5
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.6
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.7
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.8
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.9
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.10
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.11
MozillaThunderbird<= 2.0.0.17
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.0
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.4
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.5
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.6
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.9
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.12
MozillaThunderbird2.0.0.14

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5016?
The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple vectors that trigger an assertion failure or other consequences.
How severe is CVE-2008-5016?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5016?
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