CVE-2024-1563: Race Condition

Published Feb 19, 2024
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Updated

An attacker could have executed unauthorized scripts on top origin sites using a JavaScript URI when opening an external URL with a custom Firefox scheme and a timeout race condition.

Affected Software

3 affected components
All of the following
Mozilla Focus=122
Apple iOS
Mozilla Firefox Focus Iphone Os<122.0

Event History

Feb 19, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Feb 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1563?

CVE-2024-1563 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized script execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1563?

To mitigate CVE-2024-1563, users should update Mozilla Focus to version 122 or later, or utilize a workaround that involves avoiding specific JavaScript URIs.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1563?

CVE-2024-1563 affects users of Mozilla Focus on iOS versions up to 122.0 and other affected Mozilla products.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-1563?

If exploited, CVE-2024-1563 allows attackers to execute unauthorized scripts on top origin sites, posing significant security risks.

5

When was CVE-2024-1563 reported?

CVE-2024-1563 was reported in early 2024, highlighting a critical vulnerability within the Firefox Focus application.

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