CVE-2024-8389: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 3, 2024
·Updated
Last updated 5 September 2024
Other sources
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 129. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
Mozilla Firefox<130
130
Mozilla Firefox=129.0
Event History
Sep 3, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:32 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8389?
CVE-2024-8389 has a high severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-8389?
To fix CVE-2024-8389, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 130 or later.
3
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-8389?
CVE-2024-8389 affects Firefox version 129.0.
4
Can CVE-2024-8389 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-8389 could potentially be exploited remotely if the memory safety bugs are leveraged correctly.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-8389?
Yes, a patch is available in Mozilla Firefox version 130 and newer to address CVE-2024-8389.