CVE-2019-17026
Confirmed PUBLISHEDIncorrect alias information in IonMonkey JIT compiler for setting array elements could lead to a type confusion. We are aware of targeted attacks...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Incorrect alias information in IonMonkey JIT compiler for setting array elements could lead to a type confusion. We are aware of targeted attacks in the wild abusing this flaw. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 68.4.1, Thunderbird < 68.4.1, and Firefox < 72.0.1.
- CVE Published
- Mar 02, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla |
Firefox ESR
|
unspecified to < 68.4.1 |
Affected |
| Mozilla |
Thunderbird
|
unspecified to < 68.4.1 |
Affected |
| Mozilla |
Firefox
|
unspecified to < 72.0.1 |
Affected |
CVE References
- GLSA-202003-02 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-02
- USN-4335-1 usn.ubuntu.com · Vendor Advisory https://usn.ubuntu.com/4335-1/
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-04 mozilla.org · CVE Record https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-04/
- mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-03 mozilla.org · CVE Record https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-03/
- bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi bugzilla.mozilla.org · CVE Record https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1607443
Show 1 more reference
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/162568/Firefox-72-IonMonkey-JIT-Type-C... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162568/Firefox-72-IonMonkey-JIT-...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-11-03 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2020-08-27 19:32:07 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2021-02-24 13:18:54 UTC · 3 stars
github · Created 2020-08-27 19:32:07 UTC · 48 stars
An exploit for CVE-2019-17026. It pops xcalc and was tested on Ubuntu (x64).
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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19:32 UTC almost 6 years ago19:32 UTC · almost 6 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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04:05 UTC over 6 years ago04:05 UTC · over 6 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 7 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-17026
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"title": "Incorrect alias information in IonMonkey JIT compiler for setting array eleme...",
"affected_vendor": "Mozilla",
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}