Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 on Android does not ensure that HTTPS is used for a lightweight-theme installation, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to replace a theme's images and colors by modifying the client-server data stream.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions | |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 43.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-12.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1235876
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-12.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1235876
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 on Android does not ensure that HTTPS is used for a lightweight-theme installation, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to replace a theme's images and colors by modif...
How severe is CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 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-2016-1948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mozilla Firefox.