Vulnerability identifier: #VU620
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness is caused by non-whitelisted protocols. Prohibition of content request to favicons from non-whitelisted schemes allows attackers to view important user's data.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in access to potentially sensitive data on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to 49.0.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 3.5 - 48.0.2
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-85/
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.