Mozilla Firefox code execution | CVE-2022-40962

NAME

Mozilla Firefox code execution

Platforms Affected:
Mozilla Firefox ESR 102.3
Mozilla Firefox 104
Risk Level:
8.8
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Gain Access

DESCRIPTION

Mozilla Firefox could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by memory safety bugs within the browser engine. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system or cause a denial of service.

CVSS 3.0 Information

Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Access Vector: Network
Access Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Remediation Level: Official Fix

MITIGATION

Refer to Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2022-40 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Reference Link:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-40/
Reference Link:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-41/

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