Moz Firefox bind() realm flaw could disrupt JS SES sandbox
CVE-2023-29549 Published on June 2, 2023

Under certain circumstances, a call to the <code>bind</code> function may have resulted in the incorrect realm. This may have created a vulnerability relating to JavaScript-implemented sandboxes such as SES. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2023-29549 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
NONE
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

Inadequate Encryption Strength

The software stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. A weak encryption scheme can be subjected to brute force attacks that have a reasonable chance of succeeding using current attack methods and resources.


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Affected Versions

Mozilla Firefox for Android: Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla Focus for Android:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.10%
Percentile
26.97%

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