ZDI-CAN-27172: ZDI-25-291: (Pwn2Own) Mozilla Firefox IonMonkey JIT Compiler Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 21, 2025
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Mozilla Firefox. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-4919.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mozilla Firefox

Event History

May 21, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-27172?

ZDI-CAN-27172 has been assessed with a high severity rating, indicating a significant risk to affected installations.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-27172?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-27172, update Mozilla Firefox to the latest version as released by the vendor.

3

What types of attacks can be executed via ZDI-CAN-27172?

ZDI-CAN-27172 allows for remote code execution, which means attackers can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

4

What is required for an attacker to exploit ZDI-CAN-27172?

Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-27172 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious web page or opening a compromised file.

5

Which versions of Firefox are affected by ZDI-CAN-27172?

ZDI-CAN-27172 affects certain versions of Mozilla Firefox, but specifics depend on the vendor's advisories.

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