CVE-2023-5170
First published: Tue Sep 26 2023(Updated: )
In canvas rendering, a compromised content process could have caused a surface to change unexpectedly, leading to a memory leak of a privileged process. This memory leak could be used to effect a sandbox escape if the correct data was leaked.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <118 | 118 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <118.0 | |
| debian/firefox | 132.0.1-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1846686
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-5170
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/#CVE-2023-5170
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-5170
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-5170
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5170
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5170
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5170?
The severity of CVE-2023-5170 is high.
How does CVE-2023-5170 affect Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2023-5170 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to exclusive version 118.
What is the potential risk of CVE-2023-5170?
CVE-2023-5170 could lead to a memory leak of a privileged process and potentially be used for sandbox escape.
How can the vulnerability be fixed in Mozilla Firefox?
To fix CVE-2023-5170, update Mozilla Firefox to version 118 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5170?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5170 on the Mozilla Bugzilla website and the Mozilla security advisories page.
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