CVE-2025-3028: Use-after-free triggered by XSLTProcessor

Published Apr 1, 2025
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Updated

JavaScript code running while transforming a document with the XSLTProcessor could lead to a use-after-free. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 137, Firefox ESR 115.22, Firefox ESR 128.9, Thunderbird 137, and Thunderbird 128.9.

Other sources

JavaScript code running while transforming a document with the XSLTProcessor could lead to a use-after-free. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 137, Firefox ESR < 115.22, Firefox ESR < 128.9, Thunderbird < 137, and Thunderbird ESR < 128.9.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<137
137
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.22
115.22
Mozilla Firefox<115.22.0
Mozilla Firefox<137.0
Mozilla Firefox>=116.0<128.9.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.9.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<=137.0
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<137
137
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.9
128.9
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.9
128.9
debian/firefox
160.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.7.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.7.0esr-1~deb12u11:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.7.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.7.0esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 137
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.22
  3. Upgrade

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

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

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

    Fixed in 137
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 128.9
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 160.0-1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 137
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.9
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.9

Event History

Apr 1, 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·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3028?

CVE-2025-3028 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for use-after-free conditions in affected Mozilla products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3028?

To address CVE-2025-3028, users should update their Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest versions 115.22, 128.9, or 137 as applicable.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-3028?

CVE-2025-3028 affects Firefox versions before 137, Firefox ESR versions before 115.22 and 128.9, as well as Thunderbird versions before 137.

4

What products are impacted by CVE-2025-3028?

CVE-2025-3028 impacts Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird related products.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-3028?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2025-3028; updating to the secure versions is the only effective solution.

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