Slackware Linux update for mozilla-firefox



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-11707
CWE-ID CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU18824

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11707

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when manipulating JavaScript objects due to issues in Array.pop. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild along with SB2019062002 (CVE-2019-11708).

Mitigation

Update the affected package mozilla-firefox.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2019&m=slackware-security.381835


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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