CVE-2021-29972 (GCVE-0-2021-29972)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-05 19:46 – Updated: 2024-08-03 22:24
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Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability was found via testing, and traced to an out-of-date Cairo library. Updating the library resolved the issue, and may have remediated other, unknown security vulnerabilities as well. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 90.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Use of out-of-date library included use-after-free vulnerability
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References
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Vendor Product Version CPE status
Mozilla Firefox Affected: unspecified , < 90 (custom)
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