#VU59375 Input validation error in Firefox for Android


Published: 2022-01-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59375

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22749

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of QR codes. When scanning QR codes, Firefox for Android allows navigation to some URLs that do not point to web content.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox for Android: 66.0.4 - 95.2.0


External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/


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.


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