CVE-2023-29536

Name: CVE-2023-29536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-02T17:15:12.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker could cause the memory manager to incorrectly free a pointer that addresses attacker-controlled memory, resulting in an assertion, memory corruption, or a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 112, Focus for Android < 112, Firefox ESR < 102.10, Firefox for Android < 112, and Thunderbird < 102.10.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker could cause the memory manager to incorrectly free a pointer that addresses attacker-controlled memory, resulting in an assertion, memory corruption, or a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 112, Focus for Android < 112, Firefox ESR < 102.10, Firefox for Android < 112, and Thunderbird < 102.10.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 112.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 102.10
Mozilla	Focus	< 112.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 102.10

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1821959Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-14/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-15/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1821959Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-14/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-15/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29536?

How severe is CVE-2023-29536?

CVE-2023-29536 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29536?

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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Source: NVD / NIST