CVE-2020-15675: Use After Free
Published Sep 22, 2020
·Updated
When processing surfaces, the lifetime may outlive a persistent buffer leading to memory corruption and a potentially exploitable crash.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<81
81
Mozilla Firefox<81.0
Event History
Sep 22, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15675?
CVE-2020-15675 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-15675?
To mitigate CVE-2020-15675, update Mozilla Firefox to version 81 or later.
3
What effect does CVE-2020-15675 have on Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2020-15675 can lead to memory corruption and potentially an exploitable crash while processing surfaces.
4
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2020-15675?
Firefox versions prior to 81 are affected by CVE-2020-15675.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-15675?
There is no specific workaround recommended for CVE-2020-15675; updating is the best solution.