CVE-2021-23970 (GCVE-0-2021-23970)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-02-26 01:57 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:14
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Summary
Context-specific code was included in a shared jump table; resulting in assertions being triggered in multithreaded wasm code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 86.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • Multithreaded WASM triggered assertions validating separation of script domains
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Vendor Product Version CPE status
Mozilla Firefox Affected: < 86
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