CVE-2023-29538: Medium severity firefox vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a <code>jar:file:///</code> URI instead of a <code>moz-extension:///</code> URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine. This vulnerability affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.

Under specific circumstances a WebExtension may have received a jar:file:/// URI instead of a moz-extension:/// URI during a load request. This leaked directory paths on the user's machine.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0-1
Mozilla Firefox<112
112
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=112
Google Android
All of the following
Mozilla Focus=112
Google Android
Mozilla Firefox<112.0
Mozilla Firefox Android<112.0
Mozilla Focus Android<112.0

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
05:15 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:18 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:41 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-29538.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-29538?

The severity level of CVE-2023-29538 is medium, with a severity value of 4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29538?

CVE-2023-29538 affects Firefox for Android < 112, Firefox < 112, and Focus for Android < 112.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-29538?

To fix CVE-2023-29538, update your Firefox for Android, Firefox, and Focus for Android to version 112 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29538?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-29538 in the following references: [link1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1685403), [link2](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/), [link3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-29538).

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