Vulnerability identifier: #VU64755
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 perform a spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of an indefinite SEQUENCE inside an indefinite GROUP when parsing ASN.1. A remote attacker can trick the browser into accessing a malformed ASN.1 and perform spoofing attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 92.0 - 101.0.1
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-24/
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.