CVE-2024-4773: High severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

When a network error occurred during page load, the prior content could have remained in view with a blank URL bar. This could have been used to obfuscate a spoofed web site.

Mozilla

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
130.0.1-1
Mozilla Firefox<126
126
Mozilla Firefox<126.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 130.0.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
Affected Software
Jun 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:01 AM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4773?

CVE-2024-4773 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4773?

To fix CVE-2024-4773, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 126 or higher.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2024-4773?

CVE-2024-4773 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 126 and specific Debian packaged versions.

4

What is the exploit method for CVE-2024-4773?

CVE-2024-4773 can be exploited when a network error occurs, allowing prior content to remain visible on a blank URL.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-4773?

Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-4773 other than upgrading the affected software.

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