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CVE-2019-17018: Infoleak

First published: Tue Jan 07 2020(Updated: )

When in Private Browsing Mode on Windows 10, the Windows keyboard may retain word suggestions to improve the accuracy of the keyboard.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<72
72
<72
72
Mozilla Firefox<72.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-17018.

  • Which version of Firefox is affected by this vulnerability?

    Firefox versions up to and excluding version 72 are affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-17018?

    The severity of CVE-2019-17018 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

  • How does the vulnerability impact Windows 10 users in Private Browsing Mode?

    In Private Browsing Mode on Windows 10, the Windows keyboard may retain word suggestions, which can compromise user privacy.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-17018?

    To fix CVE-2019-17018, update your Firefox browser to version 72 or above.

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