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CVE-2006-6499: The js_dtoa function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.1, 1.5.x before 1.5.0.9, Thunderbird before 1.5.0....

The js_dtoa function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.1, 1.5.x before 1.5.0.9, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.9, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.7 overwrites memory instead of exiting when the floating point precision is reduced, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via any plugins that reduce the precision.

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This is an older Mozilla browser and mail-client crash vulnerability. Affected versions could overwrite memory and fail when floating-point precision was reduced by plugins. The public description frames the impact as denial of service, not confirmed code execution. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems still running Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.1, Firefox 1.5.x or Thunderbird before 1.5.0.9, or SeaMonkey before 1.0.7. Modern supported deployments are unlikely to be affected. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Mozilla clients remain in production. Prioritize removal or upgrade on systems handling untrusted web or email content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mozilla products to the fixed versions or later.; Use distribution vendor advisories for Debian, Ubuntu, Gentoo, or HP packaged builds.; Remove or disable unneeded legacy browser plugins on exposed systems..

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