CVE-2009-3071

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.14, and 3.5.x before 3.5.2, allow remote attackers to cause a denial…

published September 10, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unspecified weaknesses lie in the Mozilla Firefox browser engine for versions before 3.0.14 and 3.5.x prior to 3.5.2 — it’s like having hidden cracks in a dam that could lead to leaks! 🌊 Think of your browser as a sturdy dam holding back data. If there are cracks that aren’t visible, it could eventually lead to a flood of issues, like memory corruption or even a complete application crash! An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities, potentially causing your browser to crash unexpectedly or, in worst-case scenarios, run arbitrary code on your machine. That’s a recipe for chaos — data loss, disruption, or worse!

Put simply

Think of your browser as a sturdy dam holding back data. If there are cracks that aren’t visible, it could eventually lead to a flood of issues, like memory corruption or even a complete application crash! These vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser engine allow for memory corruption and application crashes, which could lead to denial of service or the execution of malicious code via unknown methods.

What to do

An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities, potentially causing your browser to crash unexpectedly or, in worst-case scenarios, run arbitrary code on your machine. That’s a recipe for chaos — data loss, disruption, or worse! To stay safe, upgrade your Firefox to at least version 3.0.14 or 3.5.2. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest security patches! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your browser updated for a safer surfing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05452 · 92.7th percentile
Published
2009-09-10T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 SEP 21:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.14, and 3.5.x before 3.5.2, allow remote attackers to cause a denial…
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