https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/154: with firefox on X11, any page can pastejack you anytime

Published Oct 19, 2023
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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.

2

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.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-XXXX?

One potential workaround for CVE-2023-XXXX is to disable clipboard access in Firefox settings.

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