CVE-2023-25730 Affecting firefox-x11 package, versions <0:102.8.0-2.el9_1.alma


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.1% (43rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-FIREFOXX11-5636582
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed20 Feb 2023

Introduced: 20 Feb 2023

CVE-2023-25730  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 firefox-x11 to version 0:102.8.0-2.el9_1.alma or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2023:0810.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox-x11 package and not the firefox-x11 package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A background script invoking <code>requestFullscreen</code> and then blocking the main thread could force the browser into fullscreen mode indefinitely, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 110, Thunderbird < 102.8, and Firefox ESR < 102.8.

CVSS Scores

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