Vulnerability identifier: #VU69320

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-2022-45404

CWE-ID: CWE-451

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 perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of a series of popup and window.print() calls. A remote attacker can force the browser to go fullscreen without the user seeing the notification prompt, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 100.0 - 106.0.5

Firefox for Android: 100.1.0 - 106.1.0

Firefox ESR: 102.0 - 102.4.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-48/

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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.