CVE-2025-0238: Use After Free
First published: Tue Jan 07 2025(Updated: )
Assuming a controlled failed memory allocation, an attacker could have caused a use-after-free, leading to a potentially exploitable crash.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <115.19 | 115.19 |
| debian/firefox | 134.0-1 | |
| debian/firefox-esr | <=115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1<=128.5.0esr-1~deb11u1<=128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1<=128.5.0esr-1 | 128.6.0esr-1~deb12u1 128.6.0esr-1 |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <128.6 | 128.6 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <134 | 134 |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <134 | 134 |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <128.6 | 128.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1915535
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-03/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-0238
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0238
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-0238
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-0238
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-0238
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-01/#CVE-2025-0238
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-02/#CVE-2025-0238
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-03/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-04/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-05/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-04/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-05/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0080
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0133
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0135
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0134
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0132
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0136
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0138
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0137
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0144
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0162
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2336165
Parent vulnerabilities
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Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0238?
CVE-2025-0238 is classified as a potentially exploitable vulnerability due to its use-after-free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0238?
To remediate CVE-2025-0238, update affected Mozilla products to versions 134.0 or 128.6 and ensure all security patches are applied.
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-0238?
CVE-2025-0238 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR, Mozilla Firefox, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to the specified remedial versions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-0238?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-0238 may result in application crashes and could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2025-0238 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-0238 can potentially be exploited remotely through controlled failed memory allocations.
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