CVE-2023-23606: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 109
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 108. 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. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 109.
Other sources
Mozilla developers and the Mozilla Fuzzing Team reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 108. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23606?
CVE-2023-23606 is a vulnerability that affects Mozilla Firefox versions lower than 109, allowing potential memory corruption that can be exploited to run arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-23606?
CVE-2023-23606 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-23606?
Mozilla Firefox versions lower than 109 are affected by CVE-2023-23606.
How can CVE-2023-23606 be exploited?
By exploiting memory corruption bugs in Firefox versions lower than 109, attackers can potentially run arbitrary code.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23606?
For more information about CVE-2023-23606, you can refer to the following sources: [Mozilla Security Advisory](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-01/), [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1764974%2C1798591%2C1799201%2C1800446%2C1801248%2C1802100%2C1803393%2C1804626%2C1804971%2C1807004), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-01/).