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CVE-2009-3978

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified

CVE-2009-3978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The nsGIFDecoder2::GifWrite function in decoders/gif/nsGIFDecoder2.cpp in libpr0n in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an animated GIF file with a large image size, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3373.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The nsGIFDecoder2::GifWrite function in decoders/gif/nsGIFDecoder2.cpp in libpr0n in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an animated GIF file with a large image size, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3373.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.79%

75.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 3.5.4
MozillaFirefox0.1
MozillaFirefox0.2
MozillaFirefox0.3
MozillaFirefox0.4
MozillaFirefox0.5
MozillaFirefox0.6
MozillaFirefox0.6.1
MozillaFirefox0.7
MozillaFirefox0.7.1
MozillaFirefox0.8
MozillaFirefox0.9
MozillaFirefox0.9.1
MozillaFirefox0.9.2
MozillaFirefox0.9.3
MozillaFirefox0.10
MozillaFirefox0.10.1
MozillaFirefox1.0
MozillaFirefox1.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.0.2
MozillaFirefox1.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.0.4
MozillaFirefox1.0.5
MozillaFirefox1.0.6
MozillaFirefox1.0.7
MozillaFirefox1.0.8
MozillaFirefox1.4.1
MozillaFirefox1.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.2
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.4
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.6
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.7
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.8
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.9
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.10
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.11
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.12
MozillaFirefox1.5.1
MozillaFirefox1.5.2
MozillaFirefox1.5.3
MozillaFirefox1.5.4
MozillaFirefox1.5.5
MozillaFirefox1.5.6
MozillaFirefox1.5.7
MozillaFirefox1.5.8
MozillaFirefox1.8
MozillaFirefox2.0

Showing 50 of 66 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3978?
The nsGIFDecoder2::GifWrite function in decoders/gif/nsGIFDecoder2.cpp in libpr0n in Mozilla Firefox before 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an animated GIF file with a large image size, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3373.
How severe is CVE-2009-3978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3978?
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