Security features bypass in Mozilla VPN

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU55267

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29978

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to multiple low security issues in a security audit with an unknown impact and attack vector.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla VPN for Linux: 2.0.0

External links

http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-31/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.