Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 20.0 on Android uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the app_tmp installation directory in the local filesystem, which allows attackers to modify add-ons before installation via an application that leverages the time window during which app_tmp is used.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 19.0.2 |
| Android | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00013.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-33.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=844832
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00013.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-33.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=844832
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0798?
CVE-2013-0798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 20.0 on Android uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the app_tmp installation directory in the local filesystem, which allows attackers to modify add-ons befor...
How severe is CVE-2013-0798?
CVE-2013-0798 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Google Android.