Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') Affecting firefox package, versions <0:60.7.0-1.el8_0


Severity

Recommended
critical

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
55.64% (98th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-FIREFOX-1982310
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed22 May 2019

Introduced: 22 May 2019

CVE-2019-9816  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-843  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 firefox to version 0:60.7.0-1.el8_0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A possible vulnerability exists where type confusion can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects in object groups, allowing for the bypassing of security checks within these groups. Note: this vulnerability has only been demonstrated with UnboxedObjects, which are disabled by default on all supported releases.. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.7, Firefox < 67, and Firefox ESR < 60.7.

CVSS Scores

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