CVE-2023-6857: Race Condition

Published Dec 19, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

When resolving a symlink, a race may occur where the buffer passed to readlink may actually be smaller than necessary.

This bug only affects Firefox on Unix-based operating systems (Android, Linux, MacOS). Windows is unaffected.

External Reference: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-54/#CVE-2023-6857

Red Hat

When resolving a symlink, a race may occur where the buffer passed to readlink may actually be smaller than necessary. This bug only affects Firefox on Unix-based operating systems (Android, Linux, MacOS). Windows is unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 115.6, Thunderbird < 115.6, and Firefox < 121.

MITRE

When resolving a symlink, a race may occur where the buffer passed to readlink may actually be smaller than necessary. This bug only affects Firefox on Unix-based operating systems (Android, Linux, MacOS). Windows is unaffected.

Mozilla

When resolving a symlink, a race may occur where the buffer passed to readlink may actually be smaller than necessary. This bug only affects Thunderbird on Unix-based operating systems (Android, Linux, MacOS). Windows is unaffected.

Mozilla

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<115.6
115.6
redhat/thunderbird<115.6
115.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.6
115.6
Mozilla Firefox<121
121
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.6
115.6
All of the following
Any of the following
Mozilla Firefox<121.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.6
Any of the following
macOS
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel
Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Linux=12.0
debian/firefox
137.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:128.9.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-1

Event History

Dec 19, 2023
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Dec 20, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:29 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:18 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6857?

CVE-2023-6857 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, primarily affecting Firefox on Unix-based systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6857?

To fix CVE-2023-6857, update Firefox or Thunderbird to version 115.6 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-6857?

CVE-2023-6857 affects Firefox ESR, Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and their respective package versions below 115.6.

4

On which operating systems does CVE-2023-6857 have an impact?

CVE-2023-6857 impacts Unix-based operating systems, including Android, Linux, and MacOS, while Windows is unaffected.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6857?

Currently, the best approach for mitigating CVE-2023-6857 is to apply the recommended software updates.

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