CVE-2019-11710

Mozilla developers and community members reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 67

published July 23, 2019

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Memory safety bugs in Firefox 67 could lead to some serious shenanigans! These vulnerabilities have hints of corruption lurking about, making exploitation a possibility with a little effort. πŸ” Think of it like a misfiled library book β€” the information is still there, but if someone pulls the wrong one, they might get access to a whole section they shouldn't, like sensitive data in the backroom. If an attacker exploits these memory corruption issues, they could potentially run arbitrary code on your system β€” a hacker slipping in, taking control, and wreaking havoc. While no exploits are known yet, the risk is there, so don’t let your guard down!

Put simply

Think of it like a misfiled library book β€” the information is still there, but if someone pulls the wrong one, they might get access to a whole section they shouldn't, like sensitive data in the backroom. This vulnerability stems from memory safety bugs in Firefox 67, which could be leveraged to execute arbitrary code due to memory corruption. With the right conditions, this could allow attackers to manipulate the browser's behavior.

What to do

If an attacker exploits these memory corruption issues, they could potentially run arbitrary code on your system β€” a hacker slipping in, taking control, and wreaking havoc. While no exploits are known yet, the risk is there, so don’t let your guard down! To protect yourself, upgrade Firefox to version 68 or later immediately. Regularly check for updates to stay secure and consider enabling additional security features in your browser. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! With a quick update, you can keep your browsing safe and sound! πŸš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01672 Β· 76.6th percentile
Published
2019-07-23T13:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JUL 13:19Z
    Mozilla developers and community members reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 67
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