Vulnerability identifier: #VU91695

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-2024-5690

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output about the external protocol handlers. A remote attacker can perform a timing attack and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox ESR: 115.0 - 115.11.0, 102.0 - 102.15.1

Mozilla Firefox: 100.0 - 126.0.1

Firefox for Android: 100.1.0 - 126.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/

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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.