CVE-2018-12382: Input Validation

Published Sep 5, 2018
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Updated

The displayed addressbar URL can be spoofed on Firefox for Android using a javascript: URI in concert with JavaScript to insert text before the loaded domain name, scrolling the loaded domain out of view to the right. This can lead to user confusion. This vulnerability only affects Firefox for Android < 62.

Other sources

The displayed addressbar URL can be spoofed on Firefox for Android using a javascript: URI in concert with JavaScript to insert text before the loaded domain name, scrolling the loaded domain out of view to the right. This can lead to user confusion. This vulnerability only affects Firefox for Android.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<62
62
Mozilla Firefox=62.0
Google Android

Event History

Sep 5, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12382?

CVE-2018-12382 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to confuse users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12382?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12382, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 63 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2018-12382?

CVE-2018-12382 affects Mozilla Firefox version 62 and earlier.

4

What impact does CVE-2018-12382 have on users?

CVE-2018-12382 can lead to user confusion by spoofing the displayed URL in the address bar.

5

Does CVE-2018-12382 affect other platforms besides Android?

No, CVE-2018-12382 specifically affects Firefox for Android.

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