CVE-2019-9802: High severity firefox vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2019
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Updated

If a Sandbox content process is compromised, it can initiate an FTP download which will then use a child process to render the downloaded data. The downloaded data can then be passed to the Chrome process with an arbitrary file length supplied by an attacker, bypassing sandbox protections and allow for a potential memory read of adjacent data from the privileged Chrome process, which may include sensitive data.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<66
66
Mozilla Firefox<66.0
debian/firefox
137.0-1

Event History

Mar 19, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:33 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:18 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:11 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-9802?

CVE-2019-9802 is a vulnerability that allows a compromised Sandbox content process in Mozilla Firefox to bypass sandbox protections and initiate an FTP download with an arbitrary file length supplied by an attacker.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9802?

CVE-2019-9802 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2019-9802 affect Mozilla Firefox?

CVE-2019-9802 affects Mozilla Firefox version 66 up to exclusive version 66, as well as Ubuntu packages of Firefox version 66.0+.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-9802 in Mozilla Firefox?

To fix CVE-2019-9802 in Mozilla Firefox, update to version 66 or higher.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-9802?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2019-9802 at the following links: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1415508), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-07/)

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