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Information Exposure Affecting firefox package, versions <0:52.8.0-1.0.1.el7_5

Severity

 Recommended
critical

Based on Oracle Linux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.16% (53rd percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ORACLE7-FIREFOX-2522657
  • published 10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed 11 Jun 2018
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Introduced: 11 Jun 2018

CVE-2018-5157 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-200 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-346 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 firefox to version 0:52.8.0-1.0.1.el7_5 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2018-1415.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

Same-origin protections for the PDF viewer can be bypassed, allowing a malicious site to intercept messages meant for the viewer. This could allow the site to retrieve PDF files restricted to viewing by an authenticated user on a third-party website. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.8 and Firefox < 60.