[tor-bugs] #9881 [Firefox Patch Issues]: Javascript can create/resize windows to consume the entire desktop

Tue Apr 1 19:59:12 UTC 2014

#9881: Javascript can create/resize windows to consume the entire desktop
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     Reporter:  mikeperry            |      Owner:  mikeperry
         Type:  defect               |     Status:  needs_review
     Priority:  major                |  Milestone:
    Component:  Firefox Patch        |    Version:
  Issues                             |   Keywords:  tbb-fingerprinting,
   Resolution:                       |  tbb-testcase, GeorgKoppen201404R,
Actual Points:                       |  MikePerry201404R
       Points:                       |  Parent ID:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 {{{
 <html>
 <body>

 <p>Click the button to open</p>

 <button onclick="openWin()">Open Window</button>

 <script>
 function openWin()
 {
 myWindow = window.open("","","width=9000,height=9000");
 var winW = myWindow.outerWidth;
 var winH = myWindow.outerHeight;
 alert(winW+"x"+winH);
 }
 </script>

 </body>
 </html>
 }}}

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