CVE-2023-5728
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5728 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. During garbage collection extra operations were performed on a object that should not be. This could have led to a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
During garbage collection extra operations were performed on a object that should not be. This could have led to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 119.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 115.4 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 115.4.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1852729Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00042.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5535Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5538Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-46/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-47/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1852729Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00042.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5535Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5538Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-46/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-47/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5728?
During garbage collection extra operations were performed on a object that should not be. This could have led to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-5728?
CVE-2023-5728 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5728?
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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