Vulnerability identifier: #VU18062
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [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:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when handling proto mutations in IonMonkey JIT code. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Firefox ESR: 60.0 - 60.6.0
Mozilla Firefox: 61.0 - 66.0
External links
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-09/
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-10/
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1538006
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.