CVE-2008-5052

Name: CVE-2008-5052
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-13T11:30:01.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5052 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The AppendAttributeValue function in the JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.18, 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 unknown vectors that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated by e4x/extensions/regress-410192.js.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AppendAttributeValue function in the JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.18, 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 unknown vectors that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated by e4x/extensions/regress-410192.js.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	>= 2.0, < 2.0.0.18
Mozilla	Seamonkey	>= 1.0, <= 1.1.13
Mozilla	Thunderbird	>= 2.0, < 2.0.0.18

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:228Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:235Third Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-52.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021183Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-319A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3146Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=454113Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9449Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:228Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:235Third Party Advisory
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-52.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32281Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021183Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-319A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3146Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=454113Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9449Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5052?

How severe is CVE-2008-5052?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5052 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5052?

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