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CVE-2009-1044

UnknownEPSS 6.49%

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CVE-2009-1044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the _moveToEdgeShift XUL tree method, which triggers garbage collection on objects that are still in use, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.. EPSS estimates a 6.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the _moveToEdgeShift XUL tree method, which triggers garbage collection on objects that are still in use, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.49%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox3.0.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1044?
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the _moveToEdgeShift XUL tree method, which triggers garbage collection on objects that are still in use, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
How severe is CVE-2009-1044?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1044?
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Source: NVD / NIST