If an attacker is able to alter specific about:config values (for example malware running on the user's computer), the Devtools remote debugging feature could have been enabled in a way that was unnoticable to the user. This would have allowed a remote attacker (able to make a direct network connection to the victim) to monitor the user's browsing activity and (plaintext) network traffic. This was addressed by providing a visual cue when Devtools has an open network socket. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 87.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1659129 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-10/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1659129 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-10/ | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 05:52
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1659129 - Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-10/ - Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2021-03-31 14:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:52
NVD link : CVE-2021-23985
Mitre link : CVE-2021-23985
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-23985
JSON object : View
Products Affected
mozilla
- firefox
CWE