CVE-2024-7520
First published: Tue Aug 06 2024(Updated: )
A type confusion bug in WebAssembly could be leveraged by an attacker to potentially achieve code execution.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/firefox | 131.0.2-2 | |
| Thunderbird | <128.1 | 128.1 |
| Firefox | <129.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | <128.1.0 | |
| Thunderbird | <128.1.0 | |
| Firefox | <129 | 129 |
| Firefox ESR | <128.1 | 128.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1903041
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/#CVE-2024-7520
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-7520
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-7520
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7520
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-7520
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-7520
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7520?
CVE-2024-7520 has been categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7520?
To fix CVE-2024-7520, update Firefox to version 129 or later, Firefox ESR to version 128.1 or later, or Thunderbird to version 128.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-7520?
CVE-2024-7520 affects Firefox versions prior to 129, Firefox ESR versions prior to 128.1, and Thunderbird versions prior to 128.1.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-7520?
CVE-2024-7520 could allow attackers to exploit a type confusion bug in WebAssembly, possibly leading to unauthorized code execution.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-7520?
The vendor associated with CVE-2024-7520 is Mozilla, responsible for maintaining Firefox and Thunderbird.
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