SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1 Security update for MozillaFirefox
An attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in Firefox to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by tricking a user into visiting a malicious website.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1?
SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1 is a memory corruption vulnerability in MozillaFirefox, published on 10 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This update for MozillaFirefox fixes the following issues:
Firefox Extended Support Release 78.7.1 ESR (bsc#1181848)
- Fixed: Prevent access to NTFS special paths that could lead to filesystem corruption.
- Buffer overflow in depth pitch calculations for compressed textures
Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1?
Linux distribution packages (1)
MozillaFirefox SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP2 | All versions | 78.7.1-8.29.1 |
How do I fix SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1?
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 SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2021:0430-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.