CVE-2024-0743 Null dereference in Firefox
An unchecked return value in TLS handshake code could cause a crash, requiring users to upgrade Firefox and Thunderbird.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-0743?
CVE-2024-0743 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 23 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unchecked return value in TLS handshake code could have caused a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 122, Firefox ESR < 115.9, and Thunderbird < 115.9.
Weakness: CWE-252
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0743?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0743?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2024-0743 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0743 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as CLSA-2026-1785841535, CLSA-2026-1786093558, CLSA-2026-1786358092, CLSA-2026-1786358095, CLSA-2026-1786532297, CLSA-2026-1786539653 and 4 more.