CVE-2015-5960: Low severity mozilla firefox os vulnerability
Published Aug 8, 2015
·Updated
Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the pass-code protection mechanism and access USB Mass Storage (UMS) media volumes by using the USB interface for a mount operation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mozilla Firefox OS<=2.1.0
Event History
Aug 8, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5960?
CVE-2015-5960 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass security measures.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5960?
To fix CVE-2015-5960, update Mozilla Firefox OS to version 2.2 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5960?
CVE-2015-5960 affects users of Mozilla Firefox OS versions prior to 2.2.
4
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2015-5960?
CVE-2015-5960 allows physically proximate attackers to access USB Mass Storage media without authorization.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5960 if I can't update?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-5960, so updating to the latest version is recommended.