1.9
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-1515: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 25 2014(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox before 28.0.1 on Android processes a file: URL by copying a local file onto the SD card, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory via a crafted application.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<=28.0
Google Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-1515?

    CVE-2014-1515 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-1515?

    To fix CVE-2014-1515, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 28.0.1 or later on Android.

  • What type of information can be exposed by CVE-2014-1515?

    CVE-2014-1515 can expose sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2014-1515?

    CVE-2014-1515 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 28.0.1.

  • Can CVE-2014-1515 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2014-1515 requires a crafted application to exploit the vulnerability, indicating a more controlled exploitation method.

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