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CVE-2017-7808: Infoleak

First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(Updated: )

A content security policy (CSP) "frame-ancestors" directive containing origins with paths allows for comparisons against those paths instead of the origin. This results in a cross-origin information leak of this path information. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<55
55
Firefox<55.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7808?

    CVE-2017-7808 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for cross-origin information leak.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7808?

    To fix CVE-2017-7808, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 55 or later.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-7808?

    CVE-2017-7808 affects Firefox versions prior to 55.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7808?

    CVE-2017-7808 is a cross-origin information leak vulnerability related to the content security policy.

  • Can CVE-2017-7808 lead to security risks?

    Yes, CVE-2017-7808 can lead to security risks by leaking sensitive path information across origins.

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