#VU87640 Multiple Interpretations of UI Input in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox for Android - CVE-2024-2609

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87640

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2609

CWE-ID: CWE-450

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
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 clickjacking attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the permission prompt input delay can expire while the window is not in focus. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and perform a clickjacking attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 116.0 - 123.0.1

Firefox for Android: 116.0 - 123.1.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-12/

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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.