SB2021051031 - Ubuntu update for firefox 



SB2021051031 - Ubuntu update for firefox

Published: May 10, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021051031
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29952)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Web Render components. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.