CVE-2016-9061
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Summary
A previously installed malicious Android application which defines a specific signature-level permissions used by Firefox can access API keys meant for Firefox only. Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other versions and operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | unspecified < 50 | affected |
Weaknesses
- API key (glocation) in broadcast protected with signature-level permission can be accessed by an application installed beforehand that defines the same permissions
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1245795
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1245795
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/
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