CVE-2019-17018: Infoleak
Published Jan 7, 2020
·Updated
When in Private Browsing Mode on Windows 10, the Windows keyboard may retain word suggestions to improve the accuracy of the keyboard.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<72
72
Mozilla Firefox<72.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 7, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-17018.
2
Which version of Firefox is affected by this vulnerability?
Firefox versions up to and excluding version 72 are affected by this vulnerability.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17018?
The severity of CVE-2019-17018 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.
4
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.
5
How can I fix CVE-2019-17018?
To fix CVE-2019-17018, update your Firefox browser to version 72 or above.