CVE-2009-2665

Name: CVE-2009-2665
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-04T16:30:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2665 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-ons are enabled, does not properly handle a Link HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via a crafted web page, related to an incorrect security wrapper.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-ons are enabled, does not properly handle a Link HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via a crafted web page, related to an incorrect security wrapper.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	3.5
Mozilla	Firefox	3.5.1
Mozilla	Firefox	3.5.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2665?

How severe is CVE-2009-2665?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2665 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2665?

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Source: NVD / NIST