CVE-2013-1729 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain desktop screenshot data via WebGL in Firefox on Mac OS X with NVIDIA drivers, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-1729?

CVE-2013-1729 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 18 Sep 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The WebGL implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 24.0, when NVIDIA graphics drivers are used on Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to obtain desktop-screenshot data by reading from a CANVAS element.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1729?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Firefox.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1729?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-1729 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1729 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ccgr-pq2w-w67v.

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