Vulnerability identifier: #VU62760

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29912

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to requests initiated through reader mode did not properly omit cookies with a SameSite attribute. A remote attacker can intercept cookies with SameSite attribute set.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 70.0 - 99.0.1

Firefox ESR: 91.0 - 91.8.0, 78.0 - 78.15.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-16/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-17/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.