RHSA-2023:3140: Important: firefox security update
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability.This update upgrades Firefox to version 102.11.0 ESR.Security Fix(es): Mozilla: Browser prompts could have been obscured by popups (CVE-2023-32205) Mozilla: Crash in RLBox Expat driver (CVE-2023-32206) Mozilla: Potential permissions request bypass via clickjacking (CVE-2023-32207) Mozilla: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 113 and Firefox ESR 102.11 (CVE-2023-32215) Mozilla: Content process crash due to invalid wasm code (CVE-2023-32211) Mozilla: Potential spoof due to obscured address bar (CVE-2023-32212) Mozilla: Potential memory corruption in FileReader::DoReadData() (CVE-2023-32213) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0-2.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0-2.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0-2.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0-2.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0-2.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0-2.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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Mozilla Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.11.0 ESR - Operational
Restart Firefox after installing the update for the changes to take effect
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:3140?
The severity of RHSA-2023:3140 is categorized as a moderate security issue related to Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:3140?
To fix RHSA-2023:3140, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 102.11.0 ESR or later as specified in the advisory.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2023:3140?
RHSA-2023:3140 affects Firefox versions prior to 102.11.0 ESR.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2023:3140 address?
RHSA-2023:3140 addresses a vulnerability where browser prompts could be obscured by popups, identified as CVE-2023-32205.
Is it safe to use older versions of Firefox after RHSA-2023:3140?
Using older versions of Firefox after RHSA-2023:3140 is not recommended due to potential security issues.