CVE-2023-6861: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 19, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The nsWindow::PickerOpen(void) method was susceptible to a heap buffer overflow when running in headless mode.

External Reference: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-54/#CVE-2023-6861

Red Hat

The nsWindow::PickerOpen(void) method was susceptible to a heap buffer overflow when running in headless mode. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 115.6, Thunderbird < 115.6, and Firefox < 121.

Launchpad

The nsWindow::PickerOpen(void) method was susceptible to a heap buffer overflow when running in headless mode.

Mozilla

Affected Software

14 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
Mozilla Firefox<121.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.6
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian 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·11:17 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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6861?

The severity of CVE-2023-6861 is high due to its potential for heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6861?

To fix CVE-2023-6861, update your affected software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-6861?

CVE-2023-6861 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to and including 115.6 and Thunderbird versions up to and including 115.6.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6861?

CVE-2023-6861 is classified as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the nsWindow::PickerOpen method.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-6861?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2023-6861 is included in the latest updates for the affected software products.

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