Vulnerability Description
When a malicious application installed on the user's device broadcast an Intent to Firefox for Android, arbitrary headers could have been specified, leading to attacks such as abusing ambient authority or session fixation. This was resolved by only allowing certain safe-listed headers. *Note: This issue only affected Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 84.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 84.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1661071Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-54/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1661071Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-54/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-26975?
CVE-2020-26975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). When a malicious application installed on the user's device broadcast an Intent to Firefox for Android, arbitrary headers could have been specified, leading to attacks such as abusing ambient authorit...
How severe is CVE-2020-26975?
CVE-2020-26975 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.