msrc_cve-2023-3482
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2023-07-01 07:00
    Modified
2025-09-03 23:08
    Summary
When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of 'about:blank'. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 115.
    Notes
Additional Resources
To determine the support lifecycle for your software, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle: https://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle
    Disclaimer
The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided \"as is\" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.
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        "title": "Additional Resources"
      },
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided \\\"as is\\\" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.",
        "title": "Disclaimer"
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        "category": "self",
        "summary": "CVE-2023-3482 When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of \u0027about:blank\u0027. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 115. - VEX",
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    "title": "When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of \u0027about:blank\u0027. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 115.",
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          "text": "mozilla",
          "title": "Assigning CNA"
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      "references": [
        {
          "category": "self",
          "summary": "CVE-2023-3482 When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of \u0027about:blank\u0027. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 115. - VEX",
          "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2023/msrc_cve-2023-3482.json"
        }
      ],
      "title": "When Firefox is configured to block storage of all cookies, it was still possible to store data in localstorage by using an iframe with a source of \u0027about:blank\u0027. This could have led to malicious websites storing tracking data without permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 115."
    }
  ]
}
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