Mozilla.Firefox.Layout.Crash

Last Updated DateDec 29, 2009
Release DateNov 30, 2007
SeverityHigh
ImpactDenial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates a possible attempt to exploit one of several vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey.

The vulneabilities are a result of memory corruption in the Layout Component. They may allow a remote attacker to crash the application causing a Denial of Service.
Affected ProductsMozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.10
SeaMonkey before 1.1.7.
Recommended ActionsUpgrade to the latest versions: Firefox 2.0.0.10, SeaMonkey 1.1.7 or newer.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2007-5959
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26593 (BugTraq)
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-38.html
Reference: VID-15167