CVE-2022-34476

ASN.1 parsing of an indefinite SEQUENCE inside an indefinite GROUP could have resulted in the parser accepting malformed ASN.1

Critical · published December 22, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky ASN.1 parsing flaw in Firefox could let attackers craft a malformed sequence that the browser gobbles up — like letting your dog eat anything off the floor without checking first! 🔥 Think of your browser as a restaurant kitchen. If the chef accepts any dish that customers send back without examining it, the kitchen could end up serving some real culinary disasters. This vulnerability allows malicious ASN.1 data to slip through undetected, causing issues that can really ruin the dining experience. An attacker could take advantage of this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially controlling your device or leaking sensitive data. It's a serious threat, considering the attacker has the means to insert malicious payloads via malformed ASN.1 sequences. This could lead to absolute chaos on your system — and nobody wants that!

Put simply

Think of your browser as a restaurant kitchen. If the chef accepts any dish that customers send back without examining it, the kitchen could end up serving some real culinary disasters. This vulnerability allows malicious ASN.1 data to slip through undetected, causing issues that can really ruin the dining experience. This vulnerability stems from improper handling of indefinite SEQUENCE structures within indefinite GROUPs in ASN.1 parsing. Firefox versions earlier than 102 fail to correctly validate this input, allowing attackers to exploit the flaw.

What to do

An attacker could take advantage of this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially controlling your device or leaking sensitive data. It's a serious threat, considering the attacker has the means to insert malicious payloads via malformed ASN.1 sequences. This could lead to absolute chaos on your system — and nobody wants that! To safeguard your browser, update Firefox to version 102 or later immediately. Regularly check for updates and consider implementing additional security measures, such as browser add-ons that enhance input validation. You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, update your software, and protect your browsing experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00707 · 52.9th percentile
Published
2022-12-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 00:00Z
    ASN.1 parsing of an indefinite SEQUENCE inside an indefinite GROUP could have resulted in the parser accepting malformed ASN.1
    cvelistv5