Authentication Bypass Affecting firefox package, versions <0:91.10.0-1.0.1.el7_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.1% (44th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE7-FIREFOX-2855240
  • published3 Jun 2022
  • disclosed22 Dec 2022

Introduced: 3 Jun 2022

CVE-2022-31738  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-290  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 firefox to version 0:91.10.0-1.0.1.el7_9 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2022-4870.

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.

When exiting fullscreen mode, an iframe could have confused the browser about the current state of fullscreen, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.10, Firefox < 101, and Firefox ESR < 91.10.

CVSS Scores

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