CVE-2019-11749: Medium severity firefox esr vulnerability

Published Sep 3, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in WebRTC where malicious web content can use probing techniques on the getUserMedia API using constraints to reveal device properties of cameras on the system without triggering a user prompt or notification. This allows for the potential fingerprinting of users.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
132.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.4.0esr-1~deb11u1128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1128.4.0esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-2128.4.0esr-1
Mozilla Firefox ESR<68.1
68.1
Mozilla Firefox<69
69
Mozilla Firefox<69.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<68.1.0

Event History

Sep 3, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:13 PM
Description
Sep 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WebRTC vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WebRTC vulnerability is CVE-2019-11749.

2

What is the description of CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?

The vulnerability allows malicious web content to use probing techniques on the getUserMedia API to reveal device properties of cameras without triggering a user prompt or notification, potentially allowing fingerprinting of users.

3

Which software are affected by CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?

The Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 68.1 and Mozilla Firefox versions up to 69 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?

The severity level of CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability is Medium (ranked 4 out of 10).

5

How can I fix the CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2019-11749 vulnerability, update your Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 68.1 or later, or update your Mozilla Firefox to version 69 or later.

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