CVE-2024-5698
First published: Tue Jun 11 2024(Updated: )
By manipulating the fullscreen feature while opening a data-list, an attacker could have overlaid a text box over the address bar. This could have led to user confusion and possible spoofing attacks.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/firefox | 131.0.3-1 | |
| Firefox | <127 | 127 |
| Firefox | <127 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1828259
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-5698
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/#CVE-2024-5698
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-5698
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-5698
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5698
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-5698
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5698?
CVE-2024-5698 is rated as a moderate vulnerability due to its potential for user confusion and spoofing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5698?
To fix CVE-2024-5698, update Mozilla Firefox to version 131.0.3-1 or higher.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5698?
CVE-2024-5698 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 127 and the corresponding Debian package.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-5698?
An attacker can manipulate the fullscreen feature to overlay a text box over the address bar, leading to spoofing attempts.
When was CVE-2024-5698 discovered?
CVE-2024-5698 was publicly reported in 2024.
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