Vulnerability identifier: #VU15489

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12391

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Mozilla

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to audio data can be accessed across origins in violation of security policies during HTTP Live Stream playback on Firefox for Android. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, bypass cross-origin policies and conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 63.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 62.0 - 62.0.3

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-26/

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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.