CVE-2021-23994
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23994 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A WebGL framebuffer was not initialized early enough, resulting in memory corruption and an out of bound write. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.10, Thunderbird < 78.10, and Firefox < 88.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A WebGL framebuffer was not initialized early enough, resulting in memory corruption and an out of bound write. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.10, Thunderbird < 78.10, and Firefox < 88.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 88.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 78.10 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 78.10 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1699077Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-14/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-15/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-16/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1699077Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-14/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-15/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-16/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23994?
A WebGL framebuffer was not initialized early enough, resulting in memory corruption and an out of bound write. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.10, Thunderbird < 78.10, and Firefox < 88.
How severe is CVE-2021-23994?
CVE-2021-23994 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23994?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-23994?
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