Vulnerability identifier: #VU64758

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34469

CWE-ID: CWE-254

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 an error when handling TLC certificate errors on a domain protected by the HSTS header. A remote attacker can trick the victim into bypassing the error using the presented browser option.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox for Android: 92.1.0 - 101.2.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-24/

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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.