CVE-2024-6608: Cursor could be moved out of the viewport using pointerlock.

Published Jul 9, 2024
·
Updated

It was possible to move the cursor using pointerlock from an iframe. This allowed moving the cursor outside of the viewport and the application window.

Other sources

It was possible to move the cursor using pointerlock from an iframe. This allowed moving the cursor outside of the viewport and the Firefox window.

Mozilla

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
Mozilla Thunderbird<128
128
Mozilla Firefox<128.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.0
Mozilla Firefox<128
128

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 131.0.2-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6608?

CVE-2024-6608 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to manipulate cursor control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6608?

To fix CVE-2024-6608, update to Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla Thunderbird version 128 or later.

3

Which versions of Mozilla software are affected by CVE-2024-6608?

CVE-2024-6608 affects versions of Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 128.0.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-6608?

CVE-2024-6608 could allow an attacker to move the user's cursor outside the viewport, leading to user interface manipulation.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-6608?

No known workarounds exist for CVE-2024-6608; applying the update is recommended for protection.

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