CVE-2008-0017: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0017: The http-index-format MIME type parser (nsDirIndexParser) in Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Firefox 2.x before 2...

The http-index-format MIME type parser (nsDirIndexParser) in Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 does not check for an allocation failure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP index response with a crafted 200 header, which triggers memory corruption and a buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affects older Firefox and SeaMonkey browsers. A malicious web server could send a specially crafted directory index response that crashes the browser and may corrupt memory enough to run code. The main business concern is legacy browser exposure on desktops, kiosks, or embedded systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running Firefox before 3.0.4, Firefox before 2.0.0.18, or SeaMonkey before 1.1.13, including OS-vendor-packaged builds referenced by Debian, Fedora, Red Hat, and Mandriva advisories. Prioritize remediation where legacy Mozilla browsers still access untrusted web content. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected, but any remaining vulnerable browser can turn normal browsing into a crash or possible code-execution risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox 3.x to 3.0.4 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Firefox 2.x to 2.0.0.18 or later where applicable.; Upgrade SeaMonkey 1.x to 1.1.13 or later where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 13, 2008, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=443299CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
FEDORA-2008-9667CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-9669CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11005CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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