CVE-2024-29943
First published: Fri Mar 22 2024(Updated: )
An attacker was able to perform an out-of-bounds read or write on a JavaScript object by fooling range-based bounds check elimination. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 124.0.1.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <124.0.1 | 124.0.1 |
| ubuntu/firefox | <124.0.1+ | 124.0.1+ |
| debian/firefox | 126.0-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-two-firefox-zero-day-bugs-exploited-at-pwn2own/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886849
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-15/
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/25/mozilla_fixes_firefox_zerodays/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-15/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-29943
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6710-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-29943
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29943
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-29943
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-29943
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/23/1
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-15/#CVE-2024-29943
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-firefox-zero-day-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29943?
CVE-2024-29943 has a high severity rating due to potential exploitation that allows out-of-bounds read or write operations.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29943?
To fix CVE-2024-29943, update your Firefox browser to version 124.0.1 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-29943?
CVE-2024-29943 affects all Firefox versions prior to 124.0.1.
Can CVE-2024-29943 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-29943 can be exploited remotely if the user visits a malicious website.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-29943 facilitate?
CVE-2024-29943 can facilitate memory corruption attacks, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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