Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-12417
Due to confusion about ValueTags on JavaScript Objects, an object may pass through the type barrier, resulting in memory corruption and a potentially exploitable crash. *Note: this issue only affects Firefox on ARM64 platforms.* This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 68.10, Firefox < 78, and Thunderbird < 68.10.0.
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption
Products affected by CVE-2020-12417
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-12417
0.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-12417
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-12417
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The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-12417
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00026.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2020:0982-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-10
Mozilla Firefox: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202007-10) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00023.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2020:0967-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00027.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2020:0983-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00049.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2020:1017-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4421-1/
USN-4421-1: Thunderbird vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices | UbuntuThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-25/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 68.10 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-26/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 68.10.0 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-24/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 78 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-09
Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202007-09) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1640737
Access DeniedExploit;Issue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
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