CVE-2023-29538
First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )
Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a <code>jar:file:///</code> URI instead of a <code>moz-extension:///</code> URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <112 | 112 |
| All of | ||
| Mozilla Firefox | =112 | |
| Google Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Mozilla Focus | =112 | |
| Google Android | ||
| Mozilla Firefox | <112.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <112.0 | |
| Mozilla Focus | <112.0 | |
| ubuntu/firefox | <112.0+ | 112.0+ |
| ubuntu/firefox | <112.0+ | 112.0+ |
| ubuntu/firefox | <112.0-1 | 112.0-1 |
| debian/firefox | 129.0-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1685403
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-29538
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/#CVE-2023-29549
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/#CVE-2023-29538
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-29538
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6010-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-29538
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29538
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-29538
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2023-29531
- CVE-2023-29532
- CVE-2023-29533
- CVE-2023-29534
- CVE-2023-1999
- CVE-2023-29535
- CVE-2023-29536
- CVE-2023-29537
- CVE-2023-29538
- CVE-2023-29539
- CVE-2023-29540
- CVE-2023-29541
- CVE-2023-29542
- CVE-2023-29543
- CVE-2023-29544
- CVE-2023-29545
- CVE-2023-29546
- CVE-2023-29547
- CVE-2023-29548
- CVE-2023-29549
- CVE-2023-29550
- CVE-2023-29551
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-29538.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-29538?
The severity level of CVE-2023-29538 is medium, with a severity value of 4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29538?
CVE-2023-29538 affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.
How can I fix CVE-2023-29538?
To fix CVE-2023-29538, update your Firefox for Android, Firefox, and Focus for Android to version 112 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29538?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-29538 in the following references: [link1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1685403), [link2](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/), [link3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-29538).
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