Vulnerability identifier: #VU74827

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29537

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones
Firefox Focus for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to multiple race conditions in font initialization code. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a malicious website, trigger a race condition and execute arbitrary code

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 103.0 - 111.0.1

Firefox for Android: 103.1.0 - 111.1.1

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.