CVE-2022-26382
First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )
While the text displayed in Autofill tooltips cannot be directly read by JavaScript, the text was rendered using page fonts. Side-channel attacks on the text by using specially crafted fonts could have lead to this text being inferred by the webpage.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <98 | 98 |
| Firefox | <98.0 | |
| <98.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26382?
CVE-2022-26382 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26382?
To fix CVE-2022-26382, update your Mozilla Firefox browser to version 98 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-26382?
CVE-2022-26382 can be exploited through side-channel attacks using specially crafted fonts to infer the text displayed in Autofill tooltips.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2022-26382?
CVE-2022-26382 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to version 98.
Can CVE-2022-26382 lead to data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2022-26382 could potentially lead to data exposure through indirect inference of Autofill tooltip text.
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