Is CVE-2024-29943 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-29943 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-29943 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-29943 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29943?

CVE-2024-29943 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-29943

CWE-125Published: March 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker was able to perform an out-of-bounds read or write on a JavaScript object by fooling range-based bounds check elimination. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 124.0.1.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical memory safety vulnerability in Firefox allows for out-of-bounds read or write operations by bypassing bounds checks. This flaw could be leveraged to compromise the browser environment.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update Firefox to version 124.0.1 or later to mitigate this risk.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-29943 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.