CVE-2023-29538
published 2023-06-02CVE-2023-29538: Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked…
PriorityP418medium4.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCLINAN
EPSS
0.40%
32.8th percentile
Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
Affected
14 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | firefox | < firefox 112.0-1 (sid) | firefox 112.0-1 (sid) |
| mozilla | firefox | < 112.0 | 112.0 |
| mozilla | firefox | — | — |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 112.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 112.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 112.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 112.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 112.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 112.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 112.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 112.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 112.0+build2-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 112.0+build2-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 112.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 112.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= unspecified < 112 | 112 |
| mozilla | firefox_for_android | >= unspecified < 112 | 112 |
| mozilla | firefox_mobile | < 112.0 | 112.0 |
| mozilla | focus | < 112.0 | 112.0 |
| mozilla | focus_for_android | >= unspecified < 112 | 112 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.14.3MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
osv4.3MEDIUM
vendor_debian4.3MEDIUM
vendor_ubuntu4.3MEDIUM
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Ubuntu
Firefox regressions
vendor_ubuntu·2023-04-26·CVSS 4.3
[MEDIUM] Firefox regressions
Title: Firefox regressions
Summary: USN-6010-2 caused some minor regressions in Firefox.
USN-6010-1 fixed vulnerabilities and USN-6010-2 fixed minor regressions in
Firefox. The update introduced several minor regressions. This update fixes
the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could
potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive
information across domains, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-29537,
CVE-2023-29540, CVE-2023-29543, CVE-2023-29544, CVE-2023-29547,
CVE-2023-29548, CVE-2023-29549, CVE-2023-29550, CVE-2023-29551)
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that Firefox did not properly manage fulls
Ubuntu
Firefox regressions
vendor_ubuntu·2023-04-18·CVSS 4.3
[MEDIUM] Firefox regressions
Title: Firefox regressions
Summary: USN-6010-1 caused some minor regressions in Firefox.
USN-6010-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Firefox. The update introduced
several minor regressions. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could
potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive
information across domains, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-29537,
CVE-2023-29540, CVE-2023-29543, CVE-2023-29544, CVE-2023-29547,
CVE-2023-29548, CVE-2023-29549, CVE-2023-29550, CVE-2023-29551)
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that Firefox did not properly manage fullscreen
notifications using a combination
Ubuntu
Firefox vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-04-12·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29540 [MEDIUM] Firefox vulnerabilities
Title: Firefox vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Firefox.
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could
potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive
information across domains, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-29537,
CVE-2023-29540, CVE-2023-29543, CVE-2023-29544, CVE-2023-29547,
CVE-2023-29548, CVE-2023-29549, CVE-2023-29550, CVE-2023-29551)
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that Firefox did not properly manage fullscreen
notifications using a combination of window.open, fullscreen requests,
window.name assignments, and setInterval calls. An attacker could
potentially exploit this issue to perform spoofing attacks. (CVE-2023-29533)
Lukas Bernh
Debian
CVE-2023-29538: firefox - Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a <code>jar:file:/...
vendor_debian·2023·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29538 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-29538: firefox - Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a <code>jar:file:/...
Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
Scope: local
sid: resolved (fixed in 112.0-1)
Mozilla
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-13: CVE-2023-29538
vendor_mozilla·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29538 [MEDIUM] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-13: CVE-2023-29538
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-13
CVE: CVE-2023-29538
Product: Firefox, Firefox for Android, Focus for Android
Impact: high
Fixed in: Firefox 112
Firefox for Android 112
Focus for Android 112
VulDB
Mozilla Firefox up to 111 WebExtension information disclosure (Bug 1685403 / EUVD-2023-33080)
vuldb·2026-08-21·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29538 [MEDIUM] Mozilla Firefox up to 111 WebExtension information disclosure (Bug 1685403 / EUVD-2023-33080)
A vulnerability has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 111 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebExtension Handler. This manipulation causes information disclosure.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-29538. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.
GHSA
GHSA-5mrh-6gmv-vc85: Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-06-02
CVE-2023-29538 [MEDIUM] CWE-668 GHSA-5mrh-6gmv-vc85: Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request
Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
OSV
firefox regressions
osv·2023-04-26·CVSS 4.3
[MEDIUM] firefox regressions
firefox regressions
USN-6010-1 fixed vulnerabilities and USN-6010-2 fixed minor regressions in
Firefox. The update introduced several minor regressions. This update fixes
the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could
potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive
information across domains, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-29537,
CVE-2023-29540, CVE-2023-29543, CVE-2023-29544, CVE-2023-29547,
CVE-2023-29548, CVE-2023-29549, CVE-2023-29550, CVE-2023-29551)
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that Firefox did not properly manage fullscreen
notifications using a combination of window.open, fullscreen req
OSV
firefox regressions
osv·2023-04-18·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29537 [MEDIUM] firefox regressions
firefox regressions
USN-6010-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Firefox. The update introduced
several minor regressions. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could
potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive
information across domains, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-29537,
CVE-2023-29540, CVE-2023-29543, CVE-2023-29544, CVE-2023-29547,
CVE-2023-29548, CVE-2023-29549, CVE-2023-29550, CVE-2023-29551)
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that Firefox did not properly manage fullscreen
notifications using a combination of window.open, fullscreen requests,
window.name assignments, and set
OSV
firefox vulnerabilities
osv·2023-04-12·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29537 [MEDIUM] firefox vulnerabilities
firefox vulnerabilities
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could
potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive
information across domains, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-29537,
CVE-2023-29540, CVE-2023-29543, CVE-2023-29544, CVE-2023-29547,
CVE-2023-29548, CVE-2023-29549, CVE-2023-29550, CVE-2023-29551)
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that Firefox did not properly manage fullscreen
notifications using a combination of window.open, fullscreen requests,
window.name assignments, and setInterval calls. An attacker could
potentially exploit this issue to perform spoofing attacks. (CVE-2023-29533)
Lukas Bernhard discovered that Firefox did not properly manage memory
when
OSV
CVE-2023-29538: Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request
osv·2023-04-12·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2023-29538 [MEDIUM] CVE-2023-29538: Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request
Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2023-06-02
Published