CVE-2024-1556
Firefox NULL Dereference in Profiler
Description
The incorrect object was checked for NULL in the built-in profiler, potentially leading to invalid memory access and undefined behavior. *Note:* This issue only affects the application when the profiler is running. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 123.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 20, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 27, 2025, 2:40 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-1556.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1870414 | Issue Tracking |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-05/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1870414 | Issue Tracking |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-05/ | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 123.0 Added Reference Type CVE: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1870414 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1870414 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-05/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Mozilla Corporation: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-05/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1870414 Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-05/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-754 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The incorrect object was checked for NULL in the built-in profiler, potentially leading to invalid memory access and undefined behavior. *Note:* This issue only affects the application when the profiler is running. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 123. Added Reference Mozilla Corporation https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1870414 [No types assigned] Added Reference Mozilla Corporation https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-05/ [No types assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-1556 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-1556
weaknesses.