CVE-2024-3862: Medium severity firefox vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The MarkStack assignment operator, part of the JavaScript engine, could access uninitialized memory if it were used in a self-assignment.

Mozilla

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<125
125
Mozilla Firefox<125.0
debian/firefox
137.0.2-1

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

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3862?

CVE-2024-3862 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to access uninitialized memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3862?

To fix CVE-2024-3862, update Mozilla Firefox to version 126 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-3862?

CVE-2024-3862 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 125 and Debian's firefox package version 134.0.2-3.

4

What kind of impact does CVE-2024-3862 have?

CVE-2024-3862 could allow an attacker to exploit memory corruption which may lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2024-3862 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-3862 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can manipulate the JavaScript that triggers the vulnerability.

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