CVE-2022-45404
First published: Tue Nov 15 2022(Updated: )
Through a series of popup and <code>window.print()</code> calls, an attacker can cause a window to go fullscreen without the user seeing the notification prompt, resulting in potential user confusion or spoofing attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 102.5, Thunderbird < 102.5, and Firefox < 107.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <102.5 | 102.5 |
| <107 | 107 | |
| <102.5 | 102.5 | |
| <102.5 | 102.5 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <107.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <102.5 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <102.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1790815
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-49/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-48/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-48/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-49/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-45404?
CVE-2022-45404 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause a window to go fullscreen without the user seeing the notification prompt, potentially leading to user confusion or spoofing attacks.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-45404?
CVE-2022-45404 affects Firefox ESR versions less than 102.5, Thunderbird versions less than 102.5, and Firefox versions less than 107.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45404?
CVE-2022-45404 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered high.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited through a series of popup and window.print() calls.
Are there any references related to CVE-2022-45404?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-45404 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1790815), [Reference 2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-49/), [Reference 3](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/).
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