CVE-2024-5697: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
Published Jun 11, 2024
·Updated
A website was able to detect when a user took a screenshot of a page using the built-in Screenshot functionality in Firefox.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.3-1
Mozilla Firefox<127
127
Mozilla Firefox<127
Event History
Jun 11, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jul 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:12 AM
Description
Sep 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5697?
CVE-2024-5697 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-5697?
To fix CVE-2024-5697, update Firefox to version 127 or later.
3
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-5697?
Firefox versions prior to 127 are affected by CVE-2024-5697.
4
What does CVE-2024-5697 allow a website to do?
CVE-2024-5697 allows a website to detect when a user takes a screenshot using Firefox's built-in functionality.
5
Is there a specific package affected by CVE-2024-5697 on Debian?
Yes, the Debian package 'firefox' is affected in versions prior to 131.0.3-1.