CVE-2020-15668
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15668 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A lock was missing when accessing a data structure and importing certificate information into the trust database. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 80 and Firefox for Android < 80.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A lock was missing when accessing a data structure and importing certificate information into the trust database. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 80 and Firefox for Android < 80.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 80.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1651520Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-36/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-39/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1651520Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-36/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-39/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15668?
A lock was missing when accessing a data structure and importing certificate information into the trust database. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 80 and Firefox for Android < 80.
How severe is CVE-2020-15668?
CVE-2020-15668 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15668?
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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