Vulnerability identifier: #VU84566
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-758
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to reliance on undefined behavior in ShutdownObserver(). A remote attacker can crash the browser.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 100.0 - 120.0.1
Firefox ESR: 115.0 - 115.5.0, 102.0 - 102.15.1
Firefox for Android: 66.0.4 - 120.1.1
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-54/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/
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.