Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free condition existed in `NotifyOnHistoryReload` where a `LoadingSessionHistoryEntry` object was freed and a reference to that object remained. This resulted in a potentially exploitable condition when the reference to that object was later reused. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 115.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 115.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1837993Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-22/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1837993Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-22/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-37209?
CVE-2023-37209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A use-after-free condition existed in `NotifyOnHistoryReload` where a `LoadingSessionHistoryEntry` object was freed and a reference to that object remained. This resulted in a potentially exploitable...
How severe is CVE-2023-37209?
CVE-2023-37209 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-37209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.