https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/154: with firefox on X11, any page can pastejack you anytime
Published Oct 19, 2023
·Updated
Affected Software
2 affected components
Bash Bash=5.2.15
FiSH FiSH
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-XXXX?
The severity of CVE-2023-XXXX is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2023-XXXX?
To fix CVE-2023-XXXX, update Firefox to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What types of terminals are affected by CVE-2023-XXXX?
CVE-2023-XXXX affects shell environments such as Bash and FiSH when used with Firefox on X11.
4
Can I mitigate CVE-2023-XXXX without updating?
Mitigation for CVE-2023-XXXX without updating is limited; users should be cautious about copy-pasting sensitive content.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-XXXX?
One potential workaround for CVE-2023-XXXX is to disable clipboard access in Firefox settings.