CVE-2019-9788 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-9788 involving memory safety bugs in Firefox 65, Firefox ESR 60.5, and Thunderbird 60.5, potentially leading to memory corruption and unauthorized code execution. Find mitigation steps here.
Memory safety bugs in Firefox 65, Firefox ESR 60.5, and Thunderbird 60.5 have been identified and reported by Mozilla developers and community members. These bugs could potentially lead to memory corruption and unauthorized execution of arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird versions prior to 60.6, Firefox ESR versions prior to 60.6, and Firefox versions prior to 66.
Understanding CVE-2019-9788
This CVE involves memory safety bugs in Mozilla products that could allow for arbitrary code execution.
What is CVE-2019-9788?
CVE-2019-9788 refers to memory safety bugs found in Firefox 65, Firefox ESR 60.5, and Thunderbird 60.5, potentially enabling unauthorized execution of arbitrary code.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9788
The vulnerability poses a risk of memory corruption, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code with sufficient effort. Affected products include Thunderbird, Firefox ESR, and Firefox.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9788
This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves memory safety bugs in Firefox 65, Firefox ESR 60.5, and Thunderbird 60.5, indicating potential memory corruption and the risk of arbitrary code execution.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Thunderbird versions prior to 60.6
- Firefox ESR versions prior to 60.6
- Firefox versions prior to 66
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code on systems running the affected versions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures to address CVE-2019-9788.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Thunderbird to version 60.6 or later
- Update Firefox ESR to version 60.6 or later
- Update Firefox to version 66 or later
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions
- Implement security best practices to prevent memory corruption vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
Apply the latest patches and updates provided by Mozilla to address the memory safety bugs in the affected products.