CVE-2009-1169: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1169: The txMozillaXSLTProcessor::TransformToDoc function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.8 and SeaMonkey before 1....

The txMozillaXSLTProcessor::TransformToDoc function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.8 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an XML file with a crafted XSLT transform.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Mozilla browser flaw where a malicious XML/XSLT file could crash Firefox or SeaMonkey and might allow code execution. Business risk is mainly from legacy systems still running affected browsers or bundled browser components. Exposure is likely limited to unmanaged legacy desktops, archived virtual machines, kiosks, or old Linux distributions with vulnerable Firefox or SeaMonkey packages still installed. Prioritize if legacy browsers remain in production or regulated environments. Otherwise, track as a historical cleanup item during endpoint and image hygiene work. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox to 3.0.8 or later where still present.; Upgrade SeaMonkey to 1.1.16 or later where still present.; Remove unsupported legacy Mozilla browsers from endpoints and images..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 27, 2009, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
mozilla-xslt-code-execution(49439)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
8285CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
FEDORA-2009-3101CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=485286CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=460090CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=485217CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2009-3100CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11372CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
FEDORA-2009-3099CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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