Vulnerability · Published Apr 1, 2025 · Assigned by mozilla

CVE-2025-3032Leaking file descriptors from the fork server

High 7.4

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Firefox from Mozilla. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 35% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 65.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Leaking of file descriptors from the fork server to web content processes could allow for privilege escalation attacks. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 137 and Thunderbird 137.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmozjs102no fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3032
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSmozjs102no fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3032
Ubuntu:24.04:LTSmozjs115no fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3032
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmozjs78no fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3032
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSmozjs91no fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3032
Ubuntu:22.04:LTSthunderbird1:140.7.1+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1UBUNTU-CVE-2025-3032

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Mozilla Firefox see references
Mozilla Thunderbird see references

Weakness: CWE-403 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References