CVE-2024-1556: Medium severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2024
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The incorrect object was checked for NULL in the built-in profiler, potentially leading to invalid memory access and undefined behavior. Note: This issue only affects the application when the profiler is running. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 123.

NVD

The incorrect object was checked for NULL in the built-in profiler, potentially leading to invalid memory access and undefined behavior. Note: This issue only affects the application when the profiler is running.

Mozilla

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<123
123
Mozilla Firefox<123.0
debian/firefox
137.0.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 123
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 137.0.1-1

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:59 AM
Description
Sep 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:31 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1556?

CVE-2024-1556 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for invalid memory access and undefined behavior.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1556?

To fix CVE-2024-1556, update Firefox to version 123 or later, or to version 134.0.2-2 if using the Debian package.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-1556?

CVE-2024-1556 affects all versions of Firefox prior to version 123.

4

Does CVE-2024-1556 only affect certain environments?

Yes, CVE-2024-1556 only affects the application when the built-in profiler is running.

5

What type of behavior does CVE-2024-1556 lead to?

CVE-2024-1556 can lead to invalid memory access and undefined behavior within the application.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203