CVE-2024-0752: Use After Free
Published Jan 23, 2024
·Updated
A use-after-free crash could have occurred on macOS if a Firefox update were being applied on a very busy system. This could have resulted in an exploitable crash.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<122
122
Mozilla Firefox<122.0
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
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0752?
CVE-2024-0752 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation resulting in crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-0752?
To fix CVE-2024-0752, update Firefox to version 123 or later as it addresses the use-after-free issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-0752?
CVE-2024-0752 affects users on macOS running Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 123.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0752?
CVE-2024-0752 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to crashes when Firefox is updated under high system load.
5
Is CVE-2024-0752 being actively exploited?
There is currently no public evidence indicating that CVE-2024-0752 is being actively exploited in the wild.