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CVE-2024-6608

First published: Tue Jul 09 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.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<128.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128
128
Mozilla Firefox<128
128
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-6608?

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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