DSA-5509: -1 firefox-esr -- security update
Published Sep 29, 2023
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A buffer overflow in VP8 media stream processing has been found in the Mozilla Firefox web browser, which could potentially result in the execution of arbitrary code.
Affected Software
2 affected components
debian/firefox-esr
debian/firefox-esr
Event History
Sep 29, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this security update?
The vulnerability ID for this security update is DSA-5509.
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What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The affected software is Firefox ESR.
3
What is the severity of vulnerability DSA-5509?
The severity of vulnerability DSA-5509 is not specified in the provided information.
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How can the arbitrary code execution vulnerability be exploited?
The arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Firefox ESR can be exploited through a buffer overflow in VP8 media stream processing.
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Where can I find more information about this security update?
You can find more information about this security update on the Debian security tracker website and the Debian security advisory page.