CVE-2023-5725 Affecting firefox package, versions <0:115.4.0-1.0.1.el9_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.41% (74th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-FIREFOX-6042800
  • published1 Nov 2023
  • disclosed25 Oct 2023

Introduced: 25 Oct 2023

CVE-2023-5725  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 firefox to version 0:115.4.0-1.0.1.el9_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2023-6188.

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:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A malicious installed WebExtension could open arbitrary URLs, which under the right circumstance could be leveraged to collect sensitive user data. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 119, Firefox ESR < 115.4, and Thunderbird < 115.4.1.

CVSS Scores

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