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Oracle Linux: CVE-2018-5157: ELSA-2018-1414: firefox security update (CRITICAL) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2018-5157: ELSA-2018-1414: firefox security update (CRITICAL) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
8
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
05/09/2018
Created
07/25/2018
Added
10/16/2024
Modified
10/17/2024

Description

Same-origin protections for the PDF viewer can be bypassed, allowing a malicious site to intercept messages meant for the viewer. This could allow the site to retrieve PDF files restricted to viewing by an authenticated user on a third-party website. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.8 and Firefox < 60.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-firefox

References

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