136324 - Javascript infinite loop

Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 61098

(Core :: JavaScript Engine, defect)

Description

[Aaron Evans]

I discovered, while trying a simple javascript, that it is quite easy to create
an infinite loop of popups -- a porn site designer's wet dream.  

This may just be a usability issue, but I don't recommend forcing the user to
endure it.


<script language="javascript">
while (1) { alert("stop that"); }
</script>
  
this isn't a problem with the javascript implementation, since an infinite loop
has it's uses, but should there be a way to break the loop from the user's end
without killing the browser?

Comment 1

[Arthur]

Marking as duplicate of bug 13350. I will attach your testcase there.

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 13350 ***

Comment 2

[Arthur]

Reopening and re-duplicating, this time to bug 59314.

Comment 3

[Arthur]

Sorry for all the spam.

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 59314 ***

Comment 4

[Phil Schwartau]

Verified Duplicate. Arthur, nice catch!

Aaron: thank you for this report; you have been cc'ed on the other bug
so you can follow its progress -

Comment 5

[:Gavin Sharp [email: [e-mail]]]

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 61098 ***