CVE-2019-17015
First published: Tue Jan 07 2020(Updated: )
During the initialization of a new content process, a pointer offset can be manipulated leading to memory corruption and a potentially exploitable crash in the parent process. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 68.4 and Firefox < 72.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <68.4 | 68.4 |
| <72 | 72 | |
| <68.4 | 68.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <72.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <68.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| <68.4.1 | 68.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1599005
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-02/#CVE-2019-17016
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-04/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00043.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155912/Slackware-Security-Advisory-mozilla-thunderbird-Updates.html
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/18
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-02/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17015?
CVE-2019-17015 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird that allows for memory corruption and potentially exploitable crashes on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2019-17015?
CVE-2019-17015 has a severity rating of high.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2019-17015?
CVE-2019-17015 only affects the Windows operating system.
How can I fix CVE-2019-17015?
To fix CVE-2019-17015, update to Mozilla Firefox version 72 or Firefox ESR version 68.4 or Thunderbird version 68.4.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17015?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-17015 on the Mozilla Security Advisories page. (See reference links)
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