Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2009-2463

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) PL_Base64Decode and (2) PL_Base64Encode functions in nsprpub/lib/libc/src/base64.c in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.24, and SeaMonkey…

Published Jul 22, 2009mozillaCWE-189EPSS 6.43%

Overview

CVE-2009-2463 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on July 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) PL_Base64Decode and (2) PL_Base64Encode functions in nsprpub/lib/libc/src/base64.c in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.24, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.19 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger buffer overflows.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mozillafirefox0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1162.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1163.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/35914Refsecunia.com/advisories/35943Refsecunia.com/advisories/35944Refsecunia.com/advisories/35947Refsecunia.com/advisories/36005

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2463?

CVE-2009-2463 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on July 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2463?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2463?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-2463?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2463 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2009

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999