DSA-5506: -1 firefox-esr -- security update

Published Sep 28, 2023
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Updated

firefox-esr - security update

Other sources

Multiple security issues have been found in the Mozilla Firefox web browser, which could potentially result in the execution of arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox-esr
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2

Event History

Sep 28, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security update?

The vulnerability ID for this security update is DSA-5506-1.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The Firefox ESR package from Debian is affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is not specified in the provided information.

4

What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could potentially result in the execution of arbitrary code.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Firefox ESR package to the latest version.

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