CVE-2021-29972: Use After Free

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability was found via testing, and traced to an out-of-date Cairo library. Updating the library resolved the issue, and may have remediated other, unknown security vulnerabilities as well. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 90.

Other sources

A user-after-free vulnerability was found via testing, and traced to an out-of-date Cairo library. Updating the library resolved the issue, and may have remediated other, unknown security vulnerabilities as well.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<90
90
Mozilla Firefox<90.0

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29972?

CVE-2021-29972 is a user-after-free vulnerability in an out-of-date Cairo library found in Mozilla Firefox.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-29972?

CVE-2021-29972 has a severity rating of medium.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-29972?

To fix CVE-2021-29972, update your Mozilla Firefox browser to version 90 or higher.

4

Is there any additional information about CVE-2021-29972?

Yes, more information about CVE-2021-29972 can be found in the Mozilla security advisory: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-28/

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