Mozilla.UTF-8.URL.Parsing.Stack.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the software handles a long crafted "UTF-8" URL. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17
SeaMonkey before 1.1.12.

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the following or later versions:
Firefox 2.0.0.17
Thunderbird 2.0.0.17
SeaMonkey 1.1.12.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)