CVE-2019-17018
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.87%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. When in Private Browsing Mode on Windows 10, the Windows keyboard may retain word suggestions to improve the accuracy of the keyboard. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 72.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When in Private Browsing Mode on Windows 10, the Windows keyboard may retain word suggestions to improve the accuracy of the keyboard. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 72.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 72.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1549394Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1549394Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17018?
When in Private Browsing Mode on Windows 10, the Windows keyboard may retain word suggestions to improve the accuracy of the keyboard. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 72.
How severe is CVE-2019-17018?
CVE-2019-17018 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17018?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-17018?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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