Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 16.0 on Android assigns chrome privileges to Reader Mode pages, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 15.0.1 |
| Android | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00010.html
- http://osvdb.org/86107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50856
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-78.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778582
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00010.html
- http://osvdb.org/86107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50856
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-78.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778582
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3987?
CVE-2012-3987 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 16.0 on Android assigns chrome privileges to Reader Mode pages, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2012-3987?
CVE-2012-3987 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3987?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Google Android.