CVE-2025-1930: AudioIPC StreamData could trigger a use-after-free in the Browser process

Published Mar 4, 2025
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Updated

On Windows, a compromised content process could use bad StreamData sent over AudioIPC to trigger a use-after-free in the Browser process. This could have led to a sandbox escape. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 136, Firefox ESR 115.21, Firefox ESR 128.8, Thunderbird 136, and Thunderbird 128.8.

Other sources

On Windows, a compromised content process could use bad StreamData sent over AudioIPC to trigger a use-after-free in the Browser process. This could have led to a sandbox escape. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 136, Firefox ESR < 115.21, and Firefox ESR < 128.8.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<136
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.21, <128.8
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.21
115.21
Mozilla Thunderbird<136
136
Mozilla Firefox<115.21.0
Mozilla Firefox<136.0
Mozilla Firefox>=116.0<128.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.8
Mozilla Thunderbird>1.28.8<136.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.8
128.8
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs38*
ubuntu/mozjs68*
ubuntu/mozjs52*
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs78*
ubuntu/mozjs91*
ubuntu/thunderbird<1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
ubuntu/mozjs102*
ubuntu/mozjs115*
Mozilla Firefox<136
136
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.8
128.8
debian/firefox
159.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.6.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u11:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.1esr-1~deb13u21:153.5.0esr-11:153.6.0esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.21
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:128.12.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 159.0-1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.1esr-1~deb13u2Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 136
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8

Event History

Mar 4, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1930?

CVE-2025-1930 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable sandbox escapes on Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1930?

To fix CVE-2025-1930, update Mozilla Firefox to version 136 or upgrade Firefox ESR to version 128.8 or 115.21.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-1930?

CVE-2025-1930 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 136 and Firefox ESR versions up to 115.21 and 128.8.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1930?

CVE-2025-1930 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can occur due to bad StreamData sent over AudioIPC.

5

Can CVE-2025-1930 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2025-1930 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code due to sandbox escape capabilities.

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