Mozilla.Firefox.Simultaneous.XPCOM.Event.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attck attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox.
The vulnerability is due to a memory corruption error within the handling of simultaneously happening XPCOM events resulting in the use of a deleted timer object. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Mozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.5
Thunderbird before 1.5.0.5
SeaMonkey before 1.0.3
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the vendor's web site:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/products/download.html
Telemetry
Coverage
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