CVE-2023-6873
First published: Tue Dec 19 2023(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <121.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Debian | =11.0 | |
| Debian | =12.0 | |
| Firefox | <121 | 121 |
| debian/firefox | 135.0.1-1 | |
| debian/thunderbird | 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb11u1 1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1855327%2C1862089%2C1862723
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5582
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00021.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-10
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-6873
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-56/#CVE-2023-6873
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-6873
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-6873
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6873
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-6873
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6873?
CVE-2023-6873 has a high severity due to memory safety issues that may allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6873?
To fix CVE-2023-6873, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 121 or later.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2023-6873?
CVE-2023-6873 affects Firefox versions prior to 121 and certain Debian Linux distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6873?
CVE-2023-6873 is a memory safety vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6873?
No specific workaround is recommended; updating to the latest version is the best approach to mitigate CVE-2023-6873.
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