CVE-2024-1549 Affecting firefox package, versions <0:115.8.0-1.el8_9.alma


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-FIREFOX-6303892
  • published28 Feb 2024
  • disclosed22 Feb 2024

Introduced: 22 Feb 2024

CVE-2024-1549  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 firefox to version 0:115.8.0-1.el8_9.alma or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:0955.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

If a website set a large custom cursor, portions of the cursor could have overlapped with the permission dialog, potentially resulting in user confusion and unexpected granted permissions. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 123, Firefox ESR < 115.8, and Thunderbird < 115.8.

CVSS Scores

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