CVE-2024-2606 Memory corruption in Firefox

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Invalid data handling in Firefox could create arbitrary pointer values, potentially allowing attackers to execute code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-2606?

CVE-2024-2606 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 19 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Passing invalid data could have led to invalid wasm values being created, such as arbitrary integers turning into pointer values. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 124.

Weakness: CWE-704

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2606?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Firefox.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2606?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-2606 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-2606 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-ww69-c6p5-r54m, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-2606.

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