CVE-2019-11749
First published: Tue Sep 03 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability exists in WebRTC where malicious web content can use probing techniques on the getUserMedia API using constraints to reveal device properties of cameras on the system without triggering a user prompt or notification. This allows for the potential fingerprinting of users.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <68.1 | 68.1 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <69.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <68.1.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <69 | 69 |
| debian/firefox | 132.0.2-1 | |
| debian/firefox-esr | 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.4.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1 128.4.0esr-1~deb12u1 128.3.1esr-2 128.4.0esr-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1565374
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-26/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00017.html
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-26/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-11749
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-26/#CVE-2019-11750
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-25/#CVE-2019-11749
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-26/#CVE-2019-11749
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-11749
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11749
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11749
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11749
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this WebRTC vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this WebRTC vulnerability is CVE-2019-11749.
What is the description of CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows malicious web content to use probing techniques on the getUserMedia API to reveal device properties of cameras without triggering a user prompt or notification, potentially allowing fingerprinting of users.
Which software are affected by CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?
The Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 68.1 and Mozilla Firefox versions up to 69 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?
The severity level of CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability is Medium (ranked 4 out of 10).
How can I fix the CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability, update your Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 68.1 or later, or update your Mozilla Firefox to version 69 or later.
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