CVE-2024-4774: Medium severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The ShmemCharMapHashEntry() code was susceptible to potentially undefined behavior by bypassing the move semantics for one of its data members. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126.

NVD

The ShmemCharMapHashEntry() code was susceptible to potentially undefined behavior by bypassing the move semantics for one of its data members.

Mozilla

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
130.0.1-1
Mozilla Firefox<126
126
Mozilla Firefox<126.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 130.0.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:01 AM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4774?

The CVE-2024-4774 vulnerability has been classified with a high severity level due to potential undefined behavior affecting the Firefox browser.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4774?

To fix CVE-2024-4774, users should update to Firefox version 130.0.1-1 or higher.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-4774?

CVE-2024-4774 affects all versions of Firefox prior to 126.

4

Can CVE-2024-4774 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-4774 may be exploited remotely, making it critical for users to update their browsers.

5

What functionality is impacted by CVE-2024-4774?

CVE-2024-4774 impacts the ShmemCharMapHashEntry() function in Firefox, leading to potentially undefined behavior.

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