CVE-2024-5688
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.07%
Last modified
CVE-2024-5688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. If a garbage collection was triggered at the right time, a use-after-free could have occurred during object transplant. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
If a garbage collection was triggered at the right time, a use-after-free could have occurred during object transplant. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 115.12 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 127.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 115.12 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1895086Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1895086Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5688?
If a garbage collection was triggered at the right time, a use-after-free could have occurred during object transplant. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.
How severe is CVE-2024-5688?
CVE-2024-5688 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5688?
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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