CVE-2024-5701: Critical severity firefox vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 126. 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
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5701?
CVE-2024-5701 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to evidence of memory corruption that could potentially allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5701?
To fix CVE-2024-5701, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 127 or later, or to the patched version 131.0.2-2 for Debian.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-5701?
CVE-2024-5701 affects Firefox versions prior to 127.
Can CVE-2024-5701 be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2024-5701 contains memory safety bugs that, with sufficient effort, could potentially be exploited to run arbitrary code.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-5701?
The vendor for CVE-2024-5701 is Mozilla, the organization responsible for developing Firefox.