Remote code execution in Mozilla Firefox

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU52899

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-2021-29952

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Web Render components. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 80.0 - 88.0

External links

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-20/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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