CVE-2024-7520
"Firefox WebAssembly Type Confusion Code Execution Vulnerability"
Description
A type confusion bug in WebAssembly could be leveraged by an attacker to potentially achieve code execution. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 128.1, and Thunderbird < 128.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-7520
vulnerability.
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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-2024-7520.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1903041 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/ | Vendor Advisory |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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Cyber Security News
Firefox Patches Multiple High Severity Vulnerabilities
Mozilla has released Firefox 129, addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities. These patches are critical for enhancing the browser’s security and protecting users from potential exploits. Detai ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-7520 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1903041 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1903041 Issue Tracking, Permissions Required Changed Reference Type https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/ No Types Assigned https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/ Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/ No Types Assigned https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/ Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/ No Types Assigned https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/ Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-843 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 129.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 128.1.0 *cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 128.1.0 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A type confusion bug in WebAssembly could be leveraged by an attacker to potentially achieve code execution. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129 and Firefox ESR < 128.1. A type confusion bug in WebAssembly could be leveraged by an attacker to potentially achieve code execution. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 128.1, and Thunderbird < 128.1. Added Reference Mozilla Corporation https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/ [No types assigned] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A type confusion bug in WebAssembly could be leveraged by an attacker to potentially achieve code execution. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129 and Firefox ESR < 128.1. Added Reference Mozilla Corporation https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1903041 [No types assigned] Added Reference Mozilla Corporation https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Mozilla Corporation https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/ [No types assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-7520 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-7520
weaknesses.