#VU22165 Stack-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox


Published: 2019-10-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22165

Vulnerability 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-2019-11760

CWE-ID: CWE-121

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in nrappkit when doing WebRTC signaling. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 60.0 - 69.0.3


External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-34/


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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