CVE-2009-1044: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1044: Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors re...

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to the _moveToEdgeShift XUL tree method, which triggers garbage collection on objects that are still in use, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Firefox browser memory-corruption issue disclosed after a Pwn2Own demonstration in 2009. The CVE says Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 could allow remote code execution through unknown vectors tied to a XUL tree method. Modern business urgency is mainly legacy-asset risk. Likely exposure is legacy systems running Firefox 3.0.7 on Windows 7 or unupdated packages covered by the listed 2009 Mozilla and Linux distribution advisories. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists n/a, so scope should be validated from vendor advisories. Treat as a legacy cleanup priority, not a current emergency unless vulnerable browsers remain in use. Remote code execution in a browser is serious, but the evidence provided is old and does not show current exploitation. Mitigation focus: Remove or isolate legacy Firefox 3.0.7 installations.; Apply updates referenced by Mozilla MFSA2009-13 and relevant distribution advisories.; Check vendor advisories for exact fixed package versions..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 23, 2009, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2009-3101CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11368CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
FEDORA-2009-3100CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-3099CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=484320CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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