#VU48460 Origin validation error in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48460
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-346
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
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 the way browser handles requests to cross-origin images. When drawing a transparent image on top of an unknown cross-origin image, the Skia library drawImage
function takes a variable amount of time depending on the content of the
underlying image. This results in cross-origin information
exposure of image content through timing side-channel attacks.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 60.0 - 82.0.3
Firefox ESR: 60.0 - 60.9.0, 68.0 - 68.12.0, 78.0 - 78.4.1
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-50/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-51/
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
