CVE-2024-9936 Affecting firefox package, versions <131.0.3+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2004-FIREFOX-8231099
  • published18 Oct 2024
  • disclosed14 Oct 2024

Introduced: 14 Oct 2024

CVE-2024-9936  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:20.04 firefox to version 131.0.3+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 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 Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:20.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

When manipulating the selection node cache, an attacker may have been able to cause unexpected behavior, potentially leading to an exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 131.0.3.

CVSS Scores

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