CVE-2017-1000461: Medium severity brave browser vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2018
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Updated

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).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Brave Browser<=0.19.73

Event History

Jan 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-1000461?

CVE-2017-1000461 is a vulnerability in Brave Browser version 0.19.73 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000461?

The severity of CVE-2017-1000461 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.7.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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)

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