Vulnerability identifier: #VU18061

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9810

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Mozilla

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 incorrect information alias in IonMonkey JIT compiler for Array.prototype.slice method. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting 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 website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox ESR: 60.0.1 - 60.6.0

Mozilla Firefox: 61.0 - 66.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-09/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-10/
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1537924

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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.