CVE-2007-2671
CVE-2007-2671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long hostname in an HREF attribute in an A element, which triggers an out-of-bounds memory access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2671?
- Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long hostname in an HREF attribute in an A element, which triggers an out-of-bounds memory access.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2671?
- CVE-2007-2671 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2671 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2671?
- CVE-2007-2671 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2671?
- 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-2007-2671 published?
- CVE-2007-2671 was published on 2007-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-May/062773.html
- http://osvdb.org/35700
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2704
- http://www.critical.lt/research/opera_die_happy.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23747
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33982
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:2.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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