CVE-2024-3865: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 124. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3865?
CVE-2024-3865 is classified as having a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution stemming from memory safety bugs in Firefox 124.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3865?
To mitigate CVE-2024-3865, update Firefox to version 125 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-3865?
CVE-2024-3865 affects Firefox versions up to 125, including Firefox 124.
Is CVE-2024-3865 exploitable?
While CVE-2024-3865 contains memory safety bugs that could potentially be exploited, successful exploitation would require significant effort.
What software packages are impacted by CVE-2024-3865?
CVE-2024-3865 impacts Mozilla Firefox and the Debian package of Firefox version 134.0.2-3.