CVE-2023-43686 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Malwarebytes 4.x and 5.x (and Nebula 2020-10-21 and later). A large number of Firefox preference files can cause the parser to ignore other browser configuration files, leading to a denial of service.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-755

References

https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2023-43686

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-43686?

CVE-2023-43686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Malwarebytes 4.x and 5.x (and Nebula 2020-10-21 and later). A large number of Firefox preference files can cause the parser to ignore other browser configuration files, lead...

How severe is CVE-2023-43686?

CVE-2023-43686 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43686?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.