CVE-2009-2665 json
The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-o…
published 2009-08-04 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2658
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-ons are enabled, does not properly handle a Link HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via a crafted web page, related to an incorrect security wrapper.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/2142
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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mozilla.org
/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-46.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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sunsolve.sun.com
/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266148-1
vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00261.html
vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00198.html
vendor-advisory
- bugzilla.mozilla.org /show_bug.cgi?id=498897
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secunia.com
/advisories/36126
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/35928
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2665
- NVD CVE-2009-2665
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