Mozilla Firefox up to 10.2 window.fullScreen mozRequestFullScreen access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 10.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component window.fullScreen. Executing a manipulation of the argument mozRequestFullScreen can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0460. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 10.2 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component window.fullScreen. The manipulation of the argument mozRequestFullScreen with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 10.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.3, Thunderbird 5.0 through 10.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.8 do not properly restrict write access to the window.fullScreen object, which allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface via a crafted web page.

The weakness was released 03/13/2012 by Matt Brubeck as MFSA2012-18 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0460 since 01/09/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a private exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58344 (CentOS 5 / 6 : firefox (CESA-2012:0387)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120029 (Red Hat Update for Xulrunner Firefox (RHSA-2012:0387)).

Upgrading to version 10.0.3 or 11.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73995), Tenable (58344), SecurityFocus (BID 52456†), OSVDB (80017†) and Secunia (SA48349†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4810, VDB-4811, VDB-4812 and VDB-4813. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 58344
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 / 6 : firefox (CESA-2012:0387)
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OpenVAS ID: 71298
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: firefox
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firefox 10.0.3/11.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: MFSA2012-18
Researcher: Matt Brubeck
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0460 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0460
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4816

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X-Force: 73995
SecurityFocus: 52456 - Mozilla Firefox/SeaMonkey/Thunderbird 'window.fullScreen' Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 48349 - Red Hat update for firefox, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 80017
SecurityTracker: 1026801 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 34784 - Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey Allow Remote Spoofing of the User Interface, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2012 09:34
Updated: 10/21/2024 16:18
Changes: 03/16/2012 09:34 (80), 01/31/2018 09:52 (10), 03/21/2021 18:44 (3), 03/21/2021 18:47 (1), 10/21/2024 16:18 (15)
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