CVE-2008-2786 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Firefox allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service, though specific impact details are unknown.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2786?
CVE-2008-2786 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 19 Jun 2008. It can be exploited over the network.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Firefox 3.0 and 2.0.x has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: due to lack of details as of 20080619, it is not clear whether this is the same issue as CVE-2008-2785. A CVE identifier has been assigned for tracking purposes.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2786?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2786?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2786 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-2786 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2786 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-58wr-4w95-xjcc.