Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 on Android allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a data: URL that is mishandled during (1) shortcut opening or (2) BOOKMARK intent processing.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions | |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 43.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-05.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1208525
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-05.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1208525
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1940?
CVE-2016-1940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 on Android allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a data: URL that is mishandled during (1) shortcut opening or (2) BOOKMARK intent processing.
How severe is CVE-2016-1940?
CVE-2016-1940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mozilla Firefox.