#VU62761 Security features bypass in Firefox for Android - CVE-2022-29910

 

#VU62761 Security features bypass in Firefox for Android - CVE-2022-29910

Published: May 3, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62761
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29910
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Firefox for Android
Software vendor:
Mozilla

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error, related to handling TLS connections. When closed or sent to the background, Firefox for Android does not properly record and persist HSTS settings. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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