CVE-2023-5172
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5172 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A hashtable in the Ion Engine could have been mutated while there was a live interior reference, leading to a potential use-after-free and exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 118.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A hashtable in the Ion Engine could have been mutated while there was a live interior reference, leading to a potential use-after-free and exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 118.
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 | < 118 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1852218Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1852218Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-41/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5172?
A hashtable in the Ion Engine could have been mutated while there was a live interior reference, leading to a potential use-after-free and exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 118.
How severe is CVE-2023-5172?
CVE-2023-5172 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5172?
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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