CVE-2020-15674
First published: Tue Sep 22 2020(Updated: )
Mozilla developers Byron Campen and Christian Holler reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 80. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <81 | 81 |
| Firefox | <81.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15674?
CVE-2020-15674 is classified as a security vulnerability with potential exploitation for arbitrary code execution due to memory safety issues in Firefox 80.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15674?
To fix CVE-2020-15674, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox browser to version 81 or later.
What causes CVE-2020-15674?
CVE-2020-15674 is caused by memory safety bugs that can lead to memory corruption in Firefox.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2020-15674?
CVE-2020-15674 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 81.
Is CVE-2020-15674 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2020-15674 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution if exploited.
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