CVE-2023-29537
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple race conditions in the font initialization could have led to memory corruption and execution of attacker-controlled code. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple race conditions in the font initialization could have led to memory corruption and execution of attacker-controlled code. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 112.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Mobile | < 112.0 |
| Mozilla | Focus | < 112.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1823365Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1824200Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1825569Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1823365Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1824200Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1825569Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29537?
Multiple race conditions in the font initialization could have led to memory corruption and execution of attacker-controlled code. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
How severe is CVE-2023-29537?
CVE-2023-29537 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29537?
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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