HTTP: Mozilla Firefox Remote Denial of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Mozilla Firefox. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

Mozilla Firefox is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to make the affected computer unresponsive, denying service to legitimate users. Mozilla Firefox 14.01 is affected; prior versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Mozilla firefox

References

BugTraq: 55091

Short Name
HTTP:STC:MOZILLA:FIREFOX-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Denial Firefox Mozilla Remote Service bid:55091 of
Release Date
09/17/2014
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Mozilla

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