Vulnerability identifier: #VU25857

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6812

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The first time AirPods are connected to an iPhone, they become named after the user's name by default (e.g. Jane Doe's AirPods.) Websites with camera or microphone permission are able to enumerate device names, disclosing the user's name.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 65.0 - 73.0.1

Firefox ESR: 68.0 - 68.5.0, 60.0 - 60.9.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-08/
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1616661
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-09/

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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.