CVE-2023-23605: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 109 and Firefox ESR 102.7
Mozilla developers and the Mozilla Fuzzing Team reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 108 and Firefox ESR 102.6. 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.
Other sources
Mozilla developers and the Mozilla Fuzzing Team reported memory safety bugs present in Thunderbird 102.6. 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.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-23605?
The severity of CVE-2023-23605 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-23605?
CVE-2023-23605 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to and including 102.7, Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to and including 102.7, and Debian packages of Firefox and Thunderbird.
Are there any known remedies for CVE-2023-23605?
Yes, the recommended remedy for CVE-2023-23605 is to update to Mozilla Firefox ESR version 102.7 or higher, update to Mozilla Thunderbird version 102.7 or higher, or update the affected Debian packages of Firefox and Thunderbird to the recommended versions.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-23605?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-23605 in the following references: [Link 1](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-01/), [Link 2](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-03/), [Link 3](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-02/).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-23605?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-23605 is CWE-787.