Vulnerability Description
The Firefox content processes did not sufficiently lockdown access control which could result in a sandbox escape. *Note: this issue only affects Firefox on Windows operating systems.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 68.8 and Firefox < 76.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 76.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 68.8.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157860/Firefox-Default-Content-Process-DACLThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1618911Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-16/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-17/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157860/Firefox-Default-Content-Process-DACLThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1618911Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-16/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-17/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12388?
CVE-2020-12388 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). The Firefox content processes did not sufficiently lockdown access control which could result in a sandbox escape. *Note: this issue only affects Firefox on Windows operating systems.*. This vulnerabi...
How severe is CVE-2020-12388?
CVE-2020-12388 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12388?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Microsoft Windows.