Vulnerability identifier: #VU12570
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Adobe Flash plugin setting for 'Enable Adobe Flash protected mode' displays the opposite status of the Adobe Flash sandbox. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and turn protections off.
Mitigation
Update to version 60.0.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 59.0 - 59.0.2
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/
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.