Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Gecko browser denial-of-service issue. A malicious web page could crash affected browser applications by abusing JavaScript behavior. The cited sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Business urgency is mainly about finding and retiring legacy browser use. Exposure is most plausible where obsolete Gecko-based browsers or vendor-packaged Mozilla builds remain on desktops, kiosks, lab systems, or legacy Linux images. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Low for modern environments, but worth closing during legacy cleanup. Prioritize if regulated desktops, kiosks, or unsupported Linux images still run old Gecko browsers that can open untrusted web content. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for listed legacy Mozilla, Firefox, Camino, Netscape, and K-Meleon versions.; Retire or update affected Gecko-based browsers using applicable vendor advisories.; Review Red Hat RHSA-2005-586 and RHSA-2005-587 if using old Red Hat packages..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mozilla-mult-browsers-javascript-dos(21188)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9628CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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