CVE-2025-1934: Unexpected GC during RegExp bailout processing

Published Mar 4, 2025
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Updated

It was possible to interrupt the processing of a RegExp bailout and run additional JavaScript, potentially triggering garbage collection when the engine was not expecting it.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<136
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.8
Mozilla Firefox<136
136
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.8
128.8
Mozilla Thunderbird<136
136
debian/firefox
136.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr<=115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1, <=128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.8.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.8.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird<=1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1, <=1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.8.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.8.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.8
128.8
Mozilla Firefox<128.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<136.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<136.0

Event History

Mar 4, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Mar 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1934?

CVE-2025-1934 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to interrupt RegExp processing and execute unintended JavaScript.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1934?

To fix CVE-2025-1934, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 136 or Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 128.8 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2025-1934?

CVE-2025-1934 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 136 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 128.8.

4

Can CVE-2025-1934 allow arbitrary code execution?

Yes, CVE-2025-1934 can allow the execution of additional JavaScript, which may lead to arbitrary code execution under certain conditions.

5

What type of attack is CVE-2025-1934 associated with?

CVE-2025-1934 is associated with a potential code execution attack through RegExp bailouts in specific versions of Mozilla Firefox.

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