Vulnerability Description
During process shutdown, it was possible that an `ImageBitmap` was created that would later be used after being freed from a different codepath, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 118.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 118 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1849704Broken Link
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1849704Broken Link
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5175?
CVE-2023-5175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). During process shutdown, it was possible that an `ImageBitmap` was created that would later be used after being freed from a different codepath, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulner...
How severe is CVE-2023-5175?
CVE-2023-5175 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.