CVE-2024-6608
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2024-6608 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. It was possible to move the cursor using pointerlock from an iframe. This allowed moving the cursor outside of the viewport and the Firefox window. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was possible to move the cursor using pointerlock from an iframe. This allowed moving the cursor outside of the viewport and the Firefox window. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 128.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 128.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1743329Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-29/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-32/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1743329Issue Tracking
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-29/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-32/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-6608?
It was possible to move the cursor using pointerlock from an iframe. This allowed moving the cursor outside of the viewport and the Firefox window. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.
How severe is CVE-2024-6608?
CVE-2024-6608 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6608?
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.
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