CVE-2006-6499
Medium
Description
The js_dtoa function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.1, 1.5.x before 1.5.0.9, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.9, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.7 overwrites memory instead of exiting when the floating point precision is reduced, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via any plugins that reduce the precision.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Mozilla Firefox
PublishedDec 20, 2006
First seenDec 20, 2006
How to fix
Update
- mozilla firefox1.5.0.9, 2.0.0.1 or later
- mozilla seamonkey1.0.7 or later
- mozilla thunderbird1.5.0.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | 1.5 ≤ v < 1.5.0.9, 2.0 ≤ v < 2.0.0.1 | 1.5.0.9, 2.0.0.1 |
| mozilla seamonkey | v < 1.0.7 | 1.0.7 |
| mozilla thunderbird | v < 1.5.0.9 | 1.5.0.9 |
| debian debian_linux | 3.1, 4.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 5.10, 6.06, 6.10 | — |
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