SB2019102114 - Stack-based buffer overflow in firefox (Alpine package)



SB2019102114 - Stack-based buffer overflow in firefox (Alpine package)

Published: October 21, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019102114
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11760)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in nrappkit when doing WebRTC signaling. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.