CVE-2023-6870
First published: Tue Dec 19 2023(Updated: )
Applications which spawn a Toast notification in a background thread may have obscured fullscreen notifications displayed by Firefox. *This issue only affects Android versions of Firefox and Firefox Focus.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 121.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <121 | 121 |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Firefox | <121.0 | |
| Mozilla Focus | ||
| Android |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6870?
CVE-2023-6870 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Android versions of Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6870?
To fix CVE-2023-6870, update Firefox and Firefox Focus to version 121 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2023-6870?
CVE-2023-6870 affects Firefox versions prior to 121.
Does CVE-2023-6870 affect desktop versions of Firefox?
No, CVE-2023-6870 only affects the Android versions of Firefox and Firefox Focus.
What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2023-6870?
If unable to update, limit the use of applications that spawn Toast notifications in the background until a fix is applied.
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