Fedora 40 update for firefox



Published: 2024-03-20
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 11
CVE-ID CVE-2024-2606
CVE-2024-2607
CVE-2024-2608
CVE-2024-2609
CVE-2024-2610
CVE-2024-2611
CVE-2024-2612
CVE-2024-2613
CVE-2024-2614
CVE-2024-2615
CVE-2023-5388
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-119
CWE-190
CWE-450
CWE-254
CWE-416
CWE-400
CWE-385
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 11 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU87630

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2606

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of WASM register values, which leads to arbitrary integers turning into pointer values. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87631

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2607

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the JIT code fails to save return registers on Armv7-A systems. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87639

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2608

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the AppendEncodedAttributeValue(), ExtraSpaceNeededForAttrEncoding() and AppendEncodedCharacters() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Multiple Interpretations of UI Input

EUVDB-ID: #VU87640

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2609

CWE-ID: CWE-450 - Multiple Interpretations of UI Input

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform clickjacking attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the permission prompt input delay can expire while the window is not in focus. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and perform a clickjacking attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU87643

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2610

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling HTML code. A remote attacker with ability to inject HTML code into the page (e.g. using an XSS vulnerability) can obtain CSP nonce and bypass strict content security policies.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Multiple Interpretations of UI Input

EUVDB-ID: #VU87644

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2611

CWE-ID: CWE-450 - Multiple Interpretations of UI Input

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform clickjacking attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing delay on the pointer lock. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and perform a clickjacking attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU87645

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2612

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website to trigger a particular code path in SafeRefPtr and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Resource exhaustion

EUVDB-ID: #VU87641

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2613

CWE-ID: CWE-400 - Resource exhaustion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of data when decoding a QUIC ACK frame. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and consume excessive memory resources.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87646

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2614

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU87642

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2615

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Covert timing channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU85267

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5388

CWE-ID: CWE-385 - Covert Timing Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient fix for #VU84108 (CVE-2023-4421). A remote attacker can perform Marvin attack and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 40

firefox: before 124.0-1.fc40

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2024-cd3a64f43b


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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