CVE-2021-29959
First published: Tue Jun 01 2021(Updated: )
When a user has already allowed a website to access microphone and camera, disabling camera sharing would not fully prevent the website from re-enabling it without an additional prompt. This was only possible if the website kept recording with the microphone until re-enabling the camera.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <89 | 89 |
| Firefox | >=78.11.0<89.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29959?
The severity of CVE-2021-29959 is classified as moderate due to potential privacy risks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29959?
To fix CVE-2021-29959, users should update Firefox to version 89 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-29959?
The impact of CVE-2021-29959 is that it allows websites to potentially re-enable camera access without user consent after microphone use.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2021-29959?
CVE-2021-29959 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 89.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-29959?
Users of Firefox versions up to 89 are affected by CVE-2021-29959.
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