CVE-2008-5502: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5502: The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey 1.x b...

The layout engine in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.19, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors that trigger memory corruption, related to the GetXMLEntity and FastAppendChar functions.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Mozilla client vulnerability affecting Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey versions listed in the CVE. A malicious remote input could crash the application through memory corruption in the layout engine. The supplied evidence does not confirm active exploitation or a modern supported-product impact. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints still running the affected Mozilla versions or old Linux/Solaris packages carrying those clients. Current exposure is probably limited, but evidence is incomplete without asset and package inventory. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected clients are still present. If found, remediation should be scheduled promptly because the vulnerable software is obsolete and remote crash conditions can disrupt users. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected legacy Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey versions.; Upgrade to vendor-fixed versions or currently supported Mozilla packages.; Check OS vendor advisories for package-specific remediation guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 17, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=458679CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
USN-690-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
firefox-js-deflatestring-code-execution(47408)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10001CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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