Improper Input Validation Affecting firefox package, versions <0:115.6.0-1.el8_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.09% (39th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-FIREFOX-6133189
  • published20 Dec 2023
  • disclosed19 Dec 2023

Introduced: 19 Dec 2023

CVE-2023-6863  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 firefox to version 0:115.6.0-1.el8_9 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.

The ShutdownObserver() was susceptible to potentially undefined behavior due to its reliance on a dynamic type that lacked a virtual destructor. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 115.6, Thunderbird < 115.6, and Firefox < 121.

CVSS Scores

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