CVE-2021-23996: Medium severity firefox vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2021
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Updated

By utilizing 3D CSS in conjunction with Javascript, content could have been rendered outside the webpage's viewport, resulting in a spoofing attack that could have been used for phishing or other attacks on a user.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<88
88
Mozilla Firefox<88.0

Event History

Apr 19, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 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-2021-23996?

The severity of CVE-2021-23996 is considered medium due to the potential for spoofing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-23996?

To fix CVE-2021-23996, update your Mozilla Firefox browser to version 89 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-23996?

CVE-2021-23996 affects users of Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 89.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2021-23996 enable?

CVE-2021-23996 can enable spoofing attacks that may be used for phishing or other malicious activities.

5

Can CVE-2021-23996 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-23996 can be exploited remotely if users visit a specially crafted webpage.

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