USN-4122-1: Firefox vulnerabilities
Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were tricked in to opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could potentially exploit these to obtain sensitive information, bypass Content Security Policy (CSP) protections, bypass same-origin restrictions, conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2019-5849, CVE-2019-11734, CVE-2019-11735, CVE-2019-11737, CVE-2019-11738, CVE-2019-11740, CVE-2019-11742, CVE-2019-11743, CVE-2019-11744, CVE-2019-11746, CVE-2019-11748, CVE-2019-11749, CVE-2019-11750, CVE-2019-11752) It was discovered that a compromised content process could log in to a malicious Firefox Sync account. An attacker could potentially exploit this, in combination with another vulnerability, to disable the sandbox. (CVE-2019-9812) It was discovered that addons.mozilla.org and accounts.firefox.com could be loaded in to the same content process. An attacker could potentially exploit this, in combination with another vulnerability that allowed a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, to modify browser settings. (CVE-2019-11741) It was discovered that the "Forget about this site" feature in the history pane removes HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) settings for sites on the pre-load list. An attacker could potentially exploit this to bypass the protections offered by HSTS. (CVE-2019-11747)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4122-1?
USN-4122-1 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities in Firefox that could lead to potential information exposure and bypass of security policies.
How do I fix USN-4122-1?
To fix USN-4122-1, update Firefox to version 69.0+build2-0ubuntu0.19.04.1 or later on Ubuntu systems.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4122-1?
Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, and 19.04 are affected by the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-4122-1.
What software package is affected by USN-4122-1?
The Firefox package is the affected software in the USN-4122-1 advisory.
Can USN-4122-1 lead to serious security incidents?
Yes, the vulnerabilities outlined in USN-4122-1 could allow attackers to exploit specific sites, leading to serious security incidents.