Vulnerability identifier: #VU23372

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-2019-17014

CWE-ID: CWE-346

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing unsuccessfully loaded images in cases where the loaded data is not an image. Such image can be dragged and dropped cross-domain that will result in cross-domain information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 66.0.2 - 70.0.1

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-36/

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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.