USN-4383-1: 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 cause a denial of service, spoof the addressbar, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2020-12405, CVE-2020-12406, CVE-2020-12407, CVE-2020-12408, CVE-2020-12409, CVE-2020-12410, CVE-2020-12411) It was discovered that NSS showed timing differences when performing DSA signatures. An attacker could potentially exploit this to obtain private keys using a timing attack. (CVE-2020-12399)
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Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the vulnerabilities addressed by USN-4383-1?
The vulnerabilities addressed by USN-4383-1 include CVE-2020-12405, CVE-2020-12406, CVE-2020-12407, and more.
What can an attacker potentially do if these vulnerabilities are exploited?
If these vulnerabilities are exploited, an attacker can cause a denial of service, spoof the address bar, or execute arbitrary code.
How can these vulnerabilities be exploited?
These vulnerabilities can be exploited if a user is tricked into opening a specially crafted website.
What is the severity of the vulnerabilities in USN-4383-1?
The severity of the vulnerabilities in USN-4383-1 is not specified in the provided information.
How can I fix the vulnerabilities addressed by USN-4383-1?
To fix the vulnerabilities addressed by USN-4383-1, update Firefox to version 77.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 for Ubuntu 20.04, 77.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.19.10.1 for Ubuntu 19.10, 77.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 for Ubuntu 18.04, or 77.0.1+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 for Ubuntu 16.04.