CVE-2005-0989

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The find_replen function in jsstr.c in the Javascript engine for Mozilla Suite 1.7.6, Firefox 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to read portions of heap memory in a Javascript string via the lambda replace method.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (36)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2005.49/SCOSA-2005.49.txt
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14820
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14821
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/19823
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1013635
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1013643
cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200504-18.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-33.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_25.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-383.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-386.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-601.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12988
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15495

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-25334✓ verified
First seen Apr 4, 2005
Mozilla Suite/Firefox - JavaScript Lambda Replace Heap Memory Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0989?

CVE-2005-0989 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. The find_replen function in jsstr.c in the Javascript engine for Mozilla Suite 1.7.6, Firefox 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to read portions of heap memory in a Javascript string via the lambda replace method.

When was CVE-2005-0989 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0989 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0989 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0989 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0989?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0989, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0989

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