CVE-2021-43540 Affecting firefox package, versions <95.0-1


0.0
medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Integrity High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.09% (38th percentile)
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NVD
6.5 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-FIREFOX-2311969
  • published 8 Dec 2021
  • disclosed 8 Dec 2021

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable firefox to version 95.0-1 or higher.

NVD Description

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

WebExtensions with the correct permissions were able to create and install ServiceWorkers for third-party websites that would not have been uninstalled with the extension. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 95.