CVE-2024-0744: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 23, 2024
·Updated
In some circumstances, JIT compiled code could have dereferenced a wild pointer value. This could have led to an exploitable crash.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<122
122
Mozilla Firefox<122.0
debian/firefox
137.0.2-1
Event History
Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:50 PM
Description
Sep 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:43 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0744?
CVE-2024-0744 has a high severity rating due to the potential for exploitable crashes in affected versions of Firefox.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-0744?
To fix CVE-2024-0744, update your Firefox browser to version 135.0 or later.
3
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-0744?
CVE-2024-0744 affects versions of Firefox prior to 135.0, including 122.0 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0744?
CVE-2024-0744 is a memory corruption vulnerability that involves dereferencing a wild pointer.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-0744?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-0744; the recommended mitigation is to update Firefox to the latest version.