Vulnerability Description
Android intent URLs given to Firefox for Android can be used to navigate from HTTP or HTTPS URLs to local "file:" URLs, allowing for the reading of local data through a violation of same-origin policy. Note: This attack only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 54.0 |
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99052Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1356893ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99052Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1356893ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7759?
CVE-2017-7759 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Android intent URLs given to Firefox for Android can be used to navigate from HTTP or HTTPS URLs to local "file:" URLs, allowing for the reading of local data through a violation of same-origin policy...
How severe is CVE-2017-7759?
CVE-2017-7759 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7759?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Google Android.