Mozilla · Firefox · CVE-2020-12423
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Firefox versions prior to 78
**Description**
The issue is related to the Windows DLL "webauthn.dll". If this DLL is missing from the Operating System and a malicious version is placed in a folder in the user's %PATH%, Firefox may load the malicious DLL, leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue only affects the Windows operating system.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 78, update to version 78 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `webauthn.dll` file to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, ensure that only trusted DLLs are placed in folders within the user's %PATH%.