CVE-2024-3858: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Apr 16 2024(Updated: )
It was possible to mutate a JavaScript object so that the JIT could crash while tracing it.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <125 | 125 |
| Firefox | <125.0 | |
| debian/firefox | 137.0.2-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1888892
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-18/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-3858
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-18/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-18/#CVE-2024-3858
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-3858
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-3858
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3858
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-3858
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3858?
CVE-2024-3858 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3858?
To mitigate CVE-2024-3858, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 125 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-3858?
CVE-2024-3858 affects all versions of Firefox prior to version 125.
Can CVE-2024-3858 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-3858 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause application crashes.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-3858?
Exploiting CVE-2024-3858 can lead to a denial of service in Firefox by crashing the JIT compiler.
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