CVE-2020-15667

firefox: Invalid name length could result in a heap buffer overflow, leading to memory corruption

Published Oct 1, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
When processing a MAR update file, after the signature has been validated, an invalid name length could result in a heap overflow, leading to memory corruption and potentially arbitrary code execution. Within Firefox as released by Mozilla, this issue is only exploitable with the Mozilla-controlled signing key. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 80.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-7654 When processing a MAR update file, after the signature has been validated, an invalid name length could result in a heap overflow, leading to memory corruption and potentially arbitrary code execution. Within Firefox as released by Mozilla, this issue is only exploitable with the Mozilla-controlled signing key. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 80.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:22 PM
Reserved
Jul 10, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 1, 2020, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:57 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 25, 2020, 12:00 AM