Use After Free Affecting firefox package, versions <0:115.14.0-2.el9_4.alma.1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (38th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-FIREFOX-7775072
  • published21 Aug 2024
  • disclosed15 Aug 2024

Introduced: 15 Aug 2024

CVE-2024-7527  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 firefox to version 0:115.14.0-2.el9_4.alma.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:5322.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Unexpected marking work at the start of sweeping could have led to a use-after-free. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 115.14, Firefox ESR < 128.1, Thunderbird < 128.1, and Thunderbird < 115.14.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1