CVE-2023-4573: Memory corruption in IPC CanvasTranslator

Published Aug 29, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

When receiving rendering data over IPC mStream could have been destroyed when initialized, which could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.

External Reference: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-36/#CVE-2023-4573

Red Hat

When receiving rendering data over IPC mStream could have been destroyed when initialized, which could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 117, Firefox ESR < 102.15, Firefox ESR < 115.2, Thunderbird < 102.15, and Thunderbird < 115.2.

Launchpad

When receiving rendering data over IPC mStream could have been destroyed when initialized, which could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.

Mozilla

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<102.15
102.15
redhat/thunderbird<102.15
102.15
redhat/firefox<115.2
115.2
redhat/thunderbird<115.2
115.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.15
102.15
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.2
115.2
Mozilla Firefox<117.0
Mozilla Firefox>=115.0<115.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.15
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR>=115.0<115.2
Mozilla Firefox<117
117
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.15
102.15
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.2
115.2
debian/firefox
138.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.10.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2128.10.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:128.10.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.10.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-11:128.10.0esr-1

Event History

Aug 29, 2023
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Aug 30, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:59 AM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:26 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4573?

CVE-2023-4573 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird that could lead to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-4573?

CVE-2023-4573 affects Firefox versions less than 117, Firefox ESR versions less than 102.15, Thunderbird versions less than 102.15, and Thunderbird versions less than 115.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4573?

CVE-2023-4573 has a severity rating of 6.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4573?

To fix CVE-2023-4573, update your Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest version, which is 117 or 102.15, respectively.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4573?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4573 on the Mozilla website and Bugzilla.

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