CVE detail
CVE-2020-12388
The Firefox content processes did not sufficiently lockdown access control which could result in a sandbox escape. *Note: this issue only affects Firefox on Windows operating systems.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 68.8 and Firefox < 76.
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Buzz score components · mention 11.0 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
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Mozilla has released Firefox 76, which comes with critical security fixes and new features related to Firefox Lockwise, the browser’s password manager/generator that’s also available as a standalone app for iOS and Android. New Firefox password security features Just in time for this year’s World Password Day, Mozilla has released new Firefox Lockwise features. Starting with Firefox 76, users will be able to check whether any of the passwords they use are vulnerable (e.g., identical … More →
newswww.helpnetsecurity.comMay 7, 2020, 11:20 AMMozilla this week released Firefox 76 to the stable channel with an updated password manager, alerts for breached passwords, and patches for 11 vulnerabilities. Starting with the new release, the browser aims to help users better keep their accounts secure and easily generate strong passwords, courtesy of the new Firefox Lockwise password manager.
newswww.securityweek.comMay 6, 2020, 1:41 PM
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