CVE-2006-0293

CVE-2006-0293 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The function allocation code (js_NewFunction in jsfun.c) in Firefox 1.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via user-defined methods that trigger garbage collection in a way that operates on freed objects.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0293?
The function allocation code (js_NewFunction in jsfun.c) in Firefox 1.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via user-defined methods that trigger garbage collection in a way that operates on freed objects.
How severe is CVE-2006-0293?
CVE-2006-0293 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0293 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0293?
CVE-2006-0293 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0293?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0293 published?
CVE-2006-0293 was published on 2006-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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