SB2020083014 - Heap-based buffer overflow in firefox (Alpine package)

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SB2020083014 - Heap-based buffer overflow in firefox (Alpine package)

Published: August 30, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020083014
Severity
Low
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) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15667)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a MAR update file, after the signature has been validated. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires that the malicious file is signed with a valid Mozilla-controlled signing key.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References