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MFSA2010-33: User tracking across sites using Math.random()

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MFSA2010-33: User tracking across sites using Math.random()

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N)
Published
06/24/2010
Created
07/25/2018
Added
07/01/2010
Modified
02/13/2015

Description

The implementation of Math.random() in Mozilla Firefox creates and exposes a "temporary footprint" when there is a current login to a web site, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, aka an "in-session phishing attack."

Solution(s)

  • mozilla-firefox-upgrade-3_6_4
  • mozilla-firefox-upgrade-3_5_10

References

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