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CVE-2009-1232

UnknownEPSS 5.47%

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CVE-2009-1232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 3.0.8 and earlier 3.0.x versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an XML document composed of a long series of start-tags with no corresponding end-tags. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.0.10 and earlier are also affected.. EPSS estimates a 5.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.8 and earlier 3.0.x versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an XML document composed of a long series of start-tags with no corresponding end-tags. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.0.10 and earlier are also affected.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.47%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox3.0
MozillaFirefox3.0.1
MozillaFirefox3.0.2
MozillaFirefox3.0.3
MozillaFirefox3.0.4
MozillaFirefox3.0.5
MozillaFirefox3.0.6
MozillaFirefox3.0.7
MozillaFirefox3.0.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1232?
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.8 and earlier 3.0.x versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an XML document composed of a long series of start-tags with no corresponding end-tags. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.0.10 and earlier are also affected.
How severe is CVE-2009-1232?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1232?
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