CVE-2020-15668: Medium severity firefox vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2020
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Updated

A lock was missing when accessing a data structure and importing certificate information into the trust database.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=80
Google Android
Mozilla Firefox<80
80
Mozilla Firefox<80.0
Mozilla Firefox Android<80.0

Event History

Aug 25, 2020
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-15668.

2

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects Firefox versions < 80 and Firefox for Android versions < 80.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-15668?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-15668 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update your Firefox browser to version 80 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15668?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15668 on the Mozilla Bugzilla and Mozilla Security Advisories websites.

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