Vulnerability identifier: #VU81130

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5170

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Mozilla

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak during canvas rendering. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, trigger memory leak of a privileged process by unexpectedly changing the surface and gain access to potentially sensitive information. This memory leak could be used to effect a sandbox escape if the correct data was leaked.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 116.0 - 117.0.1

Firefox for Android: 116.0 - 117.1.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/

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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.