CVE-2017-5386

Mozilla: WebExtensions can use data: protocol to affect other extensions (MFSA 2017-02)

Published Jun 11, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.3 High EPSS 2.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
WebExtension scripts can use the "data:" protocol to affect pages loaded by other web extensions using this protocol, leading to potential data disclosure or privilege escalation in affected extensions. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 45.7 and Firefox < 51.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-800-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3771-1 firefox-esr security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-14490 WebExtension scripts can use the "data:" protocol to affect pages loaded by other web extensions using this protocol, leading to potential data disclosure or privilege escalation in affected extensions. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 45.7 and Firefox < 51.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3175-1 Firefox vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Mozilla firefox Esr