CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3896

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Mozilla browser allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) via excessive CPU consumption. The attack exploits a JavaScript BODY onload event that calls the window function.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of overloading the victim's system, leading to slowdown or unavailability of the browser, and in extreme cases, freezing the entire operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Mozilla browser to the latest version that includes a fix for this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, consider temporarily disabling JavaScript or applying content filters.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Mozilla allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a Javascript BODY onload event that calls the window function.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS