CVE-2024-3855: Medium severity firefox vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2024
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Updated

In certain cases the JIT incorrectly optimized MSubstr operations, which led to out-of-bounds reads.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<125
125
Mozilla Firefox<125.0
debian/firefox
138.0.1-1

Event History

Apr 16, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:33 AM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:18 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3855?

CVE-2024-3855 is classified as a significant vulnerability due to its potential for causing out-of-bounds reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3855?

To fix CVE-2024-3855, update to Mozilla Firefox version 125 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-3855?

CVE-2024-3855 affects all versions of Firefox prior to version 125.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3855?

CVE-2024-3855 is a JIT optimization vulnerability that can lead to out-of-bounds memory access.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2024-3855 on Debian systems?

Yes, Debian systems can resolve CVE-2024-3855 by upgrading to the Firefox package version 134.0.2-3 or later.

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