Vulnerability identifier: #VU20830
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
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 type confusion error in Spidermonkey. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and crash the affected application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 66.0.2 - 68.0.2
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-25/
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.