Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Firefox and Mozilla Suite
CVE-2005-2701

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Mozilla

Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2005

What is CVE-2005-2701?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Suite due to improper handling of XBM image files. Attackers can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted XBM files that conclude with an abnormally large number of spaces, circumventing the expected end tag. This exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution, posing a significant risk to users running affected versions.

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References

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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