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CVE-2008-0016

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to execute…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UTF-8 URL in a link.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MozillaFirefox
through 2.0.0.16
Versions 0.8, 0.9, 0.9.1, 0.9.2, 0.9.3
MozillaSeamonkey
All versions
through 1.1.11
Versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3

Weakness classification

CWE-119

References