Vulnerability identifier: #VU26656

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6827

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of intent://-schemed URL. A remote attacker can trick Firefox for Android into displaying the incorrect URI.

Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox ESR: 68.0 - 68.6.1, 60.0 - 60.9.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-13/

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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.