CVE-2023-4575: Memory corruption in IPC FilePickerShownCallback

Published Aug 29, 2023
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

When creating a callback over IPC for showing the File Picker window, multiple of the same callbacks could have been created at a time and eventually all simultaneously destroyed as soon as one of the callbacks finished. This 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<115.2
115.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.15
102.15
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<115.2
115.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.15
102.15
debian/firefox
137.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:128.9.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-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·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4575?

CVE-2023-4575 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox that could lead to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-4575?

Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to exclusive 102.15, Mozilla Firefox versions up to exclusive 117, Firefox ESR versions up to exclusive 102.15 are affected by CVE-2023-4575.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-4575?

CVE-2023-4575 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4575?

To fix CVE-2023-4575, update Mozilla Thunderbird to version 102.15 or later, update Mozilla Firefox to version 117 or later, or update Firefox ESR to version 102.15 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4575?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4575 on the Mozilla Bugzilla website and the Mozilla Security Advisories page.

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