CVE-2009-2043 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash Mozilla Firefox via a null pointer dereference triggered by interaction with TinyMCE, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2043?
CVE-2009-2043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 12 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
nsViewManager.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.0.2 through 3.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to interaction with TinyMCE.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2043 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2043 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7ww8-h9c7-wx7c.