CVE-2023-5728

Summary

CVE-2023-5728 is a vulnerability affecting Firefox versions below 119, Firefox ESR below 115.4, and Thunderbird below 115.4.1. During garbage collection, an extra operation was performed on an object that should not have been, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This issue stems from an inappropriate handling of memory during the process, potentially allowing a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code. The consequences could range from application crashes to more serious security implications. Users are advised to update their browsers to mitigate this risk.

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