HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-2464
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2009-2464

CWE-399Published: July 22, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The nsXULTemplateQueryProcessorRDF::CheckIsSeparator function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12, SeaMonkey 2.0a1pre, and Thunderbird allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to loading multiple RDF files in a XUL tree element.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2464 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-2464. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Mozilla3 product(s)
firefoxseamonkeythunderbird
Source: NVD CPE · 105 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-34.html
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758
PATCHhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972
PATCHhttp://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-34.html
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758
PATCHhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35914
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35943
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35944
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35914
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35943
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35944

All References (34)

→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.html
→
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.html
→
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1162.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35914Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35943Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35944Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/36005
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/36145
→
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-265068-1
→
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020800.1-1
→
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-34.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2152
→
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=441785

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-2464
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 22, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-2464 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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