CVE-2021-24000: Race Condition
First published: Mon Apr 19 2021(Updated: )
A race condition with requestPointerLock() and setTimeout() could have resulted in a user interacting with one tab when they believed they were on a separate tab. In conjunction with certain elements (such as <input type="file">) this could have led to an attack where a user was confused about the origin of the webpage and potentially disclosed information they did not intend to. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 88.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <88 | 88 |
| <88 | 88 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <88.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24000?
CVE-2021-24000 is a vulnerability that could have resulted in a user interacting with one tab when they believed they were on a separate tab in Mozilla Firefox.
How severe is CVE-2021-24000?
CVE-2021-24000 has a severity value of 3.1, which is considered medium.
How can CVE-2021-24000 be exploited?
CVE-2021-24000 could have been exploited through a race condition with requestPointerLock() and setTimeout() in conjunction with certain elements, such as <input type="file">.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-24000?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to exclusive 88.0 are affected by CVE-2021-24000.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-24000?
To mitigate CVE-2021-24000, users should update Mozilla Firefox to version 88.0 or later.
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