Vulnerability identifier: #VU66720

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38473

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrectly imposed security restrictions on a cross-origin iframe referencing an XSLT document. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and inherit the parent domain's permissions to access microphone or camera.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 90.0 - 103.0.2

Firefox ESR: 102.0 - 102.1.0, 91.0 - 91.12.0

Firefox for Android: 90.1.0 - 103.2.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-33/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-35/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-34/

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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.