Vulnerability identifier: #VU66725
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-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a data race within the in the PK11_ChangePW
function. A remote attacker can trigger a use-after-free error and crash the browser.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Firefox ESR: 102.0 - 102.1.0
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-34/
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.