CVE-2018-5181
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Summary
If a URL using the "file:" protocol is dragged and dropped onto an open tab that is running in a different child process the tab will open a local file corresponding to the dropped URL, contrary to policy. One way to make the target tab open more reliably in a separate process is to open it with the "noopener" keyword. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | unspecified < 60 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Local file can be displayed in noopener tab through drag and drop of hyperlink
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040896
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104139
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1424107
References
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040896
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104139
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1424107
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