CVE-2019-9805
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9805 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A latent vulnerability exists in the Prio library where data may be read from uninitialized memory for some functions, leading to potential memory corruption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 66.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A latent vulnerability exists in the Prio library where data may be read from uninitialized memory for some functions, leading to potential memory corruption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 66.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 66.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1521360Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-07/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1521360Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-07/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9805?
A latent vulnerability exists in the Prio library where data may be read from uninitialized memory for some functions, leading to potential memory corruption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 66.
How severe is CVE-2019-9805?
CVE-2019-9805 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9805?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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