CVE-2009-2953
UnknownEPSS 4.63%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 through 3.0.13, and 3.5.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location.hash), a related issue to CVE-2008-5715.. EPSS estimates a 4.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 through 3.0.13, and 3.5.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location.hash), a related issue to CVE-2008-5715.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.12 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.0.13 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.4 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2953?
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 through 3.0.13, and 3.5.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via JavaScript code with a long string value for the hash property (aka location.hash), a related issue to CVE-2008-5715.
How severe is CVE-2009-2953?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2953 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2953?
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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