#VU88581 Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Mozilla products - CVE-2024-3857
Published: April 16, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88581
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3857
CWE-ID: CWE-1037
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox ESR
Firefox for Android
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox ESR
Firefox for Android
Software vendor:
Mozilla
Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect optimization when JIT created incorrect code for arguments in certain cases. A remote attacker can abuse such behavior to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.