CVE-2020-6805: Use After Free
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
When removing data about an origin whose tab was recently closed, a use-after-free could occur in the Quota manager, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6805?
CVE-2020-6805 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird that could lead to a potentially exploitable crash.
How severe is CVE-2020-6805?
CVE-2020-6805 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a severity value of 7.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6805?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to exclusive 74, Firefox ESR versions up to exclusive 68.6, and Thunderbird versions up to exclusive 68.6 are affected by CVE-2020-6805.
How can CVE-2020-6805 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-6805, users should update to the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, or Thunderbird, which have the necessary security patches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6805?
More information about CVE-2020-6805 can be found in the Mozilla Bugzilla and Mozilla security advisories (MFSA2020-08 and MFSA2020-10) linked in the references.