CVE-2020-15678
Published Oct 1, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
When recursing through graphical layers while scrolling, an iterator may have become invalid, resulting in a potential use-after-free. This occurs because the function APZCTreeManager::ComputeClippedCompositionBounds did not follow iterator invalidation rules. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 81, Thunderbird < 78.3, and Firefox ESR < 78.3.
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QFinch assessment
When recursing through graphical layers while scrolling, an iterator may have become invalid, resulting in a potential use-after-free. This occurs because the function APZCTreeManager::ComputeClippedCompositionBounds did not follow iterator invalidation rules. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 81, Thunderbird < 78.3, and Firefox ESR < 78.3.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Security advisory ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- bugzilla.mozilla.org ↗
- DSA-4770 ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20201016 [SECURITY] [DLA 2408-1] thunderbird security update ↗
- GLSA-202010-02 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2020:1780 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2020:1785 ↗
Record history
Published Oct 1, 2020 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026