Intrusion Prevention
Mozilla.UTF-8.URL.Stack.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted UTF-8 long URL. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.
Affected Products
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17
SeaMonkey before 1.1.12.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the following or later versions:
Firefox 2.0.0.17
Thunderbird 2.0.0.17
SeaMonkey 1.1.12.
CVE References
CVE-2008-0016Other References
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-37.html