Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 31.1 on Android does not properly restrict copying of local files onto the SD card during processing of file: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory via a crafted application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-1515.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 31.0 |
| Android | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-71.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69522
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030792
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1050690
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-71.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69522
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030792
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1050690
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1566?
CVE-2014-1566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 31.1 on Android does not properly restrict copying of local files onto the SD card during processing of file: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from t...
How severe is CVE-2014-1566?
CVE-2014-1566 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-2014-1566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Google Android.