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CVE-2023-5729

First published: Tue Oct 24 2023(Updated: )

A malicious web site can enter fullscreen mode while simultaneously triggering a WebAuthn prompt. This could have obscured the fullscreen notification and could have been leveraged in a spoofing attack.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<119
119
Mozilla Firefox<119.0
debian/firefox
130.0-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-5729.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5729?

    The severity of CVE-2023-5729 is low.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2023-5729?

    Mozilla Firefox version up to exclusive 119 is affected by CVE-2023-5729.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    A malicious website can enter fullscreen mode and trigger a WebAuthn prompt to obscure the fullscreen notification, potentially leading to a spoofing attack.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5729?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-5729 on the Mozilla Bugzilla page (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1823720) and the Mozilla Security Advisories page (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-45/).

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