Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Firefox Prior to Version 129
CVE-2024-7530

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Mozilla
Status
Firefox
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2024

Summary

A vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox has surfaced due to an improper interaction in garbage collection, potentially allowing a use-after-free condition. This flaw affects all versions of Firefox prior to 129, creating a risk for users regarding memory safety and application stability. It is crucial for users to take measures to update their browsers to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Firefox < 129

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1904011
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Christian Holler
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