CVE-2014-1516
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Summary
The saltProfileName function in base/GeckoProfileDirectories.java in Mozilla Firefox through 28.0.1 on Android relies on Android's weak approach to seeding the Math.random function, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass a profile-randomization protection mechanism via a crafted application.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.slideshare.net/ibmsecurity/overtaking-firefox-profiles-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-for-android
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0153.html
- http://securityintelligence.com/vulnerabilities-firefox-android-overtaking-firefox-profiles/
References
- http://www.slideshare.net/ibmsecurity/overtaking-firefox-profiles-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-for-android
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0153.html
- http://securityintelligence.com/vulnerabilities-firefox-android-overtaking-firefox-profiles/
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