CVE-2017-1000461 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-1000461?

CVE-2017-1000461 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000461?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brave Browser.

Vulnerability Description

Brave Software's Brave Browser, version 0.19.73 (and earlier) is vulnerable to an incorrect access control issue in the "JS fingerprinting blocking" component, resulting in a malicious website being able to access the fingerprinting-associated browser functionality (that the browser intends to block).

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Brave	Browser	<= 0.19.73

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://github.com/brave/browser-laptop/issues/11683#issuecomment-339835601Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/brave/browser-laptop/issues/11683#issuecomment-339835601Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000461?

CVE-2017-1000461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Brave Software's Brave Browser, version 0.19.73 (and earlier) is vulnerable to an incorrect access control issue in the "JS fingerprinting blocking" component, resulting in a malicious website being a...

How severe is CVE-2017-1000461?

CVE-2017-1000461 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000461?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Brave Browser.