CVE-2023-4576: Integer Overflow in RecordedSourceSurfaceCreation

Published Aug 29, 2023
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Updated

On Windows, an integer overflow could occur in RecordedSourceSurfaceCreation which resulted in a heap buffer overflow potentially leaking sensitive data that could have led to a sandbox escape. This bug only affects Firefox on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 117, Firefox ESR < 102.15, Firefox ESR < 115.2, Thunderbird < 102.15, and Thunderbird < 115.2.

Other sources

On Windows, an integer overflow could occur in RecordedSourceSurfaceCreation which resulted in a heap buffer overflow potentially leaking sensitive data that could have led to a sandbox escape.This bug only affects Firefox on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.

Mozilla

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.2
115.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.15
102.15
Mozilla Firefox<117
117
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.2
115.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.15
102.15
All of the following
Any of the following
Mozilla Firefox<117.0
Mozilla Firefox>=115.0<115.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.15
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.2
Microsoft Windows
Mozilla Firefox<117.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.15
Mozilla Firefox ESR>=115.0<115.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 29, 2023
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Sep 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4576?

CVE-2023-4576 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird on Windows that allows an integer overflow, resulting in a heap buffer overflow and potential data leakage that could lead to a sandbox escape.

2

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-4576?

This vulnerability only affects Firefox and Thunderbird on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4576?

CVE-2023-4576 has a severity score of 8.6 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4576?

To fix CVE-2023-4576, users should update Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to the recommended versions provided by Mozilla.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4576?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4576 on the Mozilla website and the bugzilla.mozilla.org website.

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