RHSA-2023:1444: Important: firefox security update
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability.This update upgrades Firefox to version 102.9.0 ESR.Security Fix(es): Mozilla: Incorrect code generation during JIT compilation (CVE-2023-25751) Mozilla: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 111 and Firefox ESR 102.9 (CVE-2023-28176) Mozilla: Potential out-of-bounds when accessing throttled streams (CVE-2023-25752) Mozilla: Invalid downcast in Worklets (CVE-2023-28162) Mozilla: URL being dragged from a removed cross-origin iframe into the same tab triggered navigation (CVE-2023-28164) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0-4.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0-4.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0-4.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0-4.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0-4.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0-4.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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Mozilla Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.9.0 ESR - Operational
After installing the update to Firefox 102.9.0 ESR, restart Firefox for the changes to take effect.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1444?
The severity of RHSA-2023:1444 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:1444?
To fix RHSA-2023:1444, upgrade Firefox to version 102.9.0-4.el8_4 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2023:1444?
RHSA-2023:1444 addresses vulnerabilities including incorrect code generation during JIT compilation (CVE-2023-25751).
Which versions of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2023:1444?
Versions prior to 102.9.0-4.el8_4 of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2023:1444.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:1444?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2023:1444; updating Firefox is recommended.