Skip to main content
EPSS 0.2%top 86%

Red Hat Security Advisory: firefox security update

0
High
Published: 12/01/2025 (12/01/2025, 02:35:11 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Red Hat Product Security
Product: Red Hat

Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Mozilla Firefox have been addressed in a Red Hat security update for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions. These include issues such as race conditions, use-after-free bugs, mitigation bypasses, same-origin policy bypasses, incorrect boundary conditions, and spoofing vulnerabilities across various Firefox components including DOM, Audio/Video, WebAssembly, WebRTC, Graphics, and Notifications. The update is rated as Important by Red Hat Product Security and addresses nine CVEs. Users of affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 variants should apply the update to remediate these vulnerabilities.

Affected software

redhat/firefox
pkg:rpm/redhat/firefox
Affected versions
<9.0

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/28/2026, 22:17:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

This Red Hat security advisory (RHSA-2025:22373) addresses nine distinct vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox as packaged for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions. The vulnerabilities include race conditions (CVE-2025-13012), use-after-free bugs in Audio/Video and WebRTC components (CVE-2025-13014, CVE-2025-13020), mitigation bypasses in DOM security components (CVE-2025-13013, CVE-2025-13018), same-origin policy bypasses in DOM Workers and Notifications components (CVE-2025-13017, CVE-2025-13019), incorrect boundary conditions in JavaScript WebAssembly (CVE-2025-13016), and a spoofing issue (CVE-2025-13015). Red Hat has released updated Firefox packages (version 140.5.0-1.el9_0) for multiple architectures including x86_64, ppc64le, aarch64, and s390x. The advisory directs users to apply these updates to mitigate the security risks. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory; severity is rated as Important by Red Hat.

Potential Impact

The vulnerabilities collectively impact the security of Firefox by potentially allowing attackers to bypass security mitigations, exploit use-after-free conditions, bypass same-origin policies, cause race conditions, and perform spoofing attacks. These issues could lead to unauthorized access, information disclosure, or execution of arbitrary code within the browser context. The advisory rates the overall security impact as Important, indicating a high risk to affected systems if unpatched.

Mitigation Recommendations

Red Hat has released updated Firefox packages that address all listed vulnerabilities. Users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutions should apply the Firefox update version 140.5.0-1.el9_0 or later as provided by Red Hat to remediate these issues. Detailed update instructions are available at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigations are specified or required beyond applying the official update.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_security_advisory
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
Red Hat Product Security
Advisory Id
RHSA-2025:22373
Cve Count
9
Additional Cves
["CVE-2025-13013","CVE-2025-13014","CVE-2025-13015","CVE-2025-13016","CVE-2025-13017","CVE-2025-13018","CVE-2025-13019","CVE-2025-13020"]

Threat ID: 6a419ca927e9c79719ab8171

Added to database: 06/28/2026, 22:14:01 UTC

Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 22:17:52 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC

Views: 9

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses