CVE-2024-2605

Name: CVE-2024-2605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-19T12:15:08.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2605 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker could have leveraged the Windows Error Reporter to run arbitrary code on the system escaping the sandbox. *Note:* This issue only affected Windows operating systems. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attacker could have leveraged the Windows Error Reporter to run arbitrary code on the system escaping the sandbox. *Note:* This issue only affected Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 124, Firefox ESR < 115.9, and Thunderbird < 115.9.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 115.9.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 124.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 115.9.0

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1872920Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-12/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-14/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1872920Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-12/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-14/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2605?

How severe is CVE-2024-2605?

CVE-2024-2605 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2605?

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-2024-2605?

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Source: NVD / NIST