CVE-2017-1000461: Medium severity brave browser vulnerability
Brave Software's Brave Browser, version 0.19.73 (and earlier) is vulnerable to an incorrect access control issue in the "JS fingerprinting blocking" component, resulting in a malicious website being able to access the fingerprinting-associated browser functionality (that the browser intends to block).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000461?
CVE-2017-1000461 is a vulnerability in Brave Browser version 0.19.73 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000461?
The severity of CVE-2017-1000461 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.7.
How does CVE-2017-1000461 affect Brave Browser?
CVE-2017-1000461 allows a malicious website to access the fingerprinting-related browser functionality that Brave Browser intends to block.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-1000461?
Yes, upgrading to the latest version of Brave Browser will fix the CVE-2017-1000461 vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-1000461?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-1000461 at the following link: [reference](https://github.com/brave/browser-laptop/issues/11683#issuecomment-339835601)