high
7.5
CWE
416
EPSS
0.044%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5702: Use After Free

First published: Tue Apr 16 2024(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/firefox<115.12
115.12
redhat/thunderbird<115.12
115.12
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1
115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.3.0esr-1
Thunderbird<115.12
115.12
Firefox<125
125
Firefox ESR<115.12
115.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-5702?

    CVE-2024-5702 is classified as a potentially exploitable crash due to memory corruption in the networking stack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-5702?

    To fix CVE-2024-5702, upgrade to the latest version of Firefox, Firefox ESR, or Thunderbird that has patched this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Mozilla products are affected by CVE-2024-5702?

    CVE-2024-5702 affects Firefox versions before 125, Firefox ESR versions before 115.12, and Thunderbird versions before 115.12.

  • Can CVE-2024-5702 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2024-5702 has the potential to be exploited remotely, leading to a crash of the affected application.

  • What should I do if I can't update my software to mitigate CVE-2024-5702?

    If unable to update, consider applying additional security measures such as disabling network features or using an alternative application until an update can be performed.

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