CVE-2023-6208
published 2023-11-21CVE-2023-6208: When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the…
high8.8CVSS 3.1
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When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard.
*This bug only affects Firefox on X11. Other systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120, Firefox ESR < 115.5.0, and Thunderbird < 115.5.
Affected
21 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | firefox | < firefox 120.0-1 (sid) | firefox 120.0-1 (sid) |
| debian | firefox-esr | < firefox 120.0-1 (sid) | firefox 120.0-1 (sid) |
| debian | thunderbird | < firefox 120.0-1 (sid) | firefox 120.0-1 (sid) |
| mozilla | firefox | < 120.0 | 120.0 |
| mozilla | firefox | — | — |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 120.0+build2-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 120.0+build2-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= 0 < 120.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 120.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| mozilla | firefox | >= unspecified < 120 | 120 |
| mozilla | firefox_esr | < 115.5.0 | 115.5.0 |
| mozilla | firefox_esr | >= unspecified < 115.5.0 | 115.5.0 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | < 115.5 | 115.5 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= 0 < 1:115.5.0-1~deb11u1 | 1:115.5.0-1~deb11u1 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= 0 < 1:115.5.0-1~deb12u1 | 1:115.5.0-1~deb12u1 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= 0 < 1:115.5.0-1 | 1:115.5.0-1 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= 0 < 1:115.5.0-1 | 1:115.5.0-1 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= 0 < 1:115.5.0+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 1:115.5.0+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= 0 < 1:115.5.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 1:115.5.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| mozilla | thunderbird | >= unspecified < 115.5 | 115.5 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
osv8.8HIGH
OSV
firefox regressions
osv·2023-12-04·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-6206 [MEDIUM] firefox regressions
firefox regressions
USN-6509-1 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-2023-6206,
CVE-2023-6210, CVE-2023-6211, CVE-2023-6212, CVE-2023-6213)
It was discovered that Firefox did not properly manage memory when
images were created on the canvas element. An attacker could potentially
exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2023-6204)
It discovered that Firefox incorrectly
OSV
thunderbird vulnerabilities
osv·2023-11-27·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-6206 [MEDIUM] thunderbird vulnerabilities
thunderbird vulnerabilities
Multiple security issues were discovered in Thunderbird. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website in a browsing context, an
attacker could potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service,
obtain sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, cross-site
tracing, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-6206, CVE-2023-6212)
It was discovered that Thudnerbird did not properly manage memory when
images were created on the canvas element. An attacker could potentially
exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2023-6204)
It discovered that Thunderbird incorrectly handled certain memory when
using a MessagePort. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to
cause a denial of service. (CVE-2023-6205)
It discovered
OSV
firefox vulnerabilities
osv·2023-11-23·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-6206 [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-2023-6206,
CVE-2023-6210, CVE-2023-6211, CVE-2023-6212, CVE-2023-6213)
It was discovered that Firefox did not properly manage memory when
images were created on the canvas element. An attacker could potentially
exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2023-6204)
It discovered that Firefox incorrectly handled certain memory when using a
MessagePort. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a
denial of service. (CVE-2023-6205)
It discovered that Firefox incorrectly di
GHSA
GHSA-gvr6-g64h-9mj2: When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike th
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-11-21
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] GHSA-gvr6-g64h-9mj2: When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike th
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard.
*This bug only affects Thunderbird on X11. Other systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120, Firefox < 115.5, and Thunderbird < 115.5.0.
OSV
CVE-2023-6208: When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike th
osv·2023-11-21·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] CVE-2023-6208: When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike th
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard. *This bug only affects Firefox on X11. Other systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120, Firefox ESR < 115.5.0, and Thunderbird < 115.5.
Ubuntu
Firefox regressions
vendor_ubuntu·2023-12-04·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] Firefox regressions
Title: Firefox regressions
Summary: USN-6509-1 caused some minor regressions in Firefox.
USN-6509-1 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-2023-6206,
CVE-2023-6210, CVE-2023-6211, CVE-2023-6212, CVE-2023-6213)
It was discovered that Firefox did not properly manage memory when
images were created on the canvas element. An attacker could potentially
exploit this issue to obtain sensitiv
Ubuntu
Thunderbird vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-11-27·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-6206 [MEDIUM] Thunderbird vulnerabilities
Title: Thunderbird vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Thunderbird.
Multiple security issues were discovered in Thunderbird. If a user were
tricked into opening a specially crafted website in a browsing context, an
attacker could potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service,
obtain sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, cross-site
tracing, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-6206, CVE-2023-6212)
It was discovered that Thudnerbird did not properly manage memory when
images were created on the canvas element. An attacker could potentially
exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2023-6204)
It discovered that Thunderbird incorrectly handled certain memory when
using a MessagePort. An attacker could potentially exploit thi
Ubuntu
Firefox vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-11-23·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2023-6207 [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-2023-6206,
CVE-2023-6210, CVE-2023-6211, CVE-2023-6212, CVE-2023-6213)
It was discovered that Firefox did not properly manage memory when
images were created on the canvas element. An attacker could potentially
exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2023-6204)
It discovered that Firefox incorrectly handled certain memory when using a
MessagePort. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a
denial of ser
Red Hat
Mozilla: Using Selection API would copy contents into X11 primary selection.
vendor_redhat·2023-11-21·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] CWE-1021 Mozilla: Using Selection API would copy contents into X11 primary selection.
Mozilla: Using Selection API would copy contents into X11 primary selection.
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard.
*This bug only affects Firefox on X11. Other systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120, Firefox ESR < 115.5.0, and Thunderbird < 115.5.
The Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory describes this flaw as:
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard.
*This bug only affects Firefox on X11. Other systems are unaffected.*
Statement: Red Hat Product Security rates the severity of this flaw as determined by the Mozilla Fo
Debian
CVE-2023-6208: firefox - When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneousl...
vendor_debian·2023·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] CVE-2023-6208: firefox - When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneousl...
When using X11, text selected by the page using the Selection API was erroneously copied into the primary selection, a temporary storage not unlike the clipboard. *This bug only affects Firefox on X11. Other systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 120, Firefox ESR < 115.5.0, and Thunderbird < 115.5.
Scope: local
sid: resolved (fixed in 120.0-1)
Mozilla
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-52: CVE-2023-6208
vendor_mozilla·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-52: CVE-2023-6208
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-52
CVE: CVE-2023-6208
Product: Thunderbird
Impact: high
Fixed in: Thunderbird 115.5
Mozilla
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-49: CVE-2023-6208
vendor_mozilla·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-49: CVE-2023-6208
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-49
CVE: CVE-2023-6208
Product: Firefox
Impact: high
Fixed in: Firefox 120
Mozilla
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-50: CVE-2023-6208
vendor_mozilla·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2023-6208 [HIGH] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-50: CVE-2023-6208
Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2023-50
CVE: CVE-2023-6208
Product: Firefox ESR
Impact: high
Fixed in: Firefox ESR 115.5
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1855345https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00017.htmlhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00030.htmlhttps://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5561https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-49/https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-50/https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-52/https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1855345https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00017.htmlhttps://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/11/msg00030.htmlhttps://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5561https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-49/https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-50/https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-52/
2023-11-21
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