CVE-2020-35114
First published: Tue Dec 15 2020(Updated: )
Mozilla developers Christian Holler, Jan-Ivar Bruaroey, and Gabriele Svelto reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 83. 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 | <84 | 84 |
| Firefox | <84.0 |
Remedy
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1607449%2C1640416%2C1656459%2C1669914%2C1673567
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35114?
CVE-2020-35114 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to memory corruption and possibly allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35114?
To remediate CVE-2020-35114, update Mozilla Firefox to version 84 or higher.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2020-35114?
CVE-2020-35114 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 84.
Can CVE-2020-35114 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-35114 could potentially be exploited remotely if attackers leverage the memory safety bugs.
What types of bugs are associated with CVE-2020-35114?
CVE-2020-35114 is associated with memory safety bugs that may lead to memory corruption issues.
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