CVE-2023-32216: Critical severity firefox vulnerability

Published May 9, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 112. 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 < 113.

Debian

Mozilla developers and community members Ronald Crane, Andrew McCreight, Randell Jesup and the Mozilla Fuzzing Team reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 112. 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.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0-1
Mozilla Firefox<113
113
Mozilla Firefox<113.0

Event History

May 9, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:42 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:20 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32216?

The severity of CVE-2023-32216 is high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32216 in Mozilla Firefox?

To fix CVE-2023-32216 in Mozilla Firefox, update to version 113 or newer.

3

How do I update Mozilla Firefox?

To update Mozilla Firefox, go to the browser's settings and check for updates. Alternatively, you can download the latest version from the Mozilla website.

4

What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2023-32216?

Versions up to and excluding 113 of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2023-32216.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-32216?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-32216 in the following references: [reference URLs]

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