CVE-2015-8511: Race Condition
Published Jan 9, 2016
·Updated
Race condition in the lockscreen feature in Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.5 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended passcode requirement via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Mozilla Firefox OS<=2.2
Event History
Jan 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8511?
CVE-2015-8511 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the lockscreen.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8511?
To fix CVE-2015-8511, users should upgrade Mozilla Firefox OS to version 2.5 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8511?
CVE-2015-8511 affects users of Mozilla Firefox OS versions prior to 2.5.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8511 enable?
CVE-2015-8511 enables physically proximate attackers to bypass the passcode requirement on the lockscreen.
5
What component is vulnerable in CVE-2015-8511?
The vulnerability resides in the lockscreen feature of Mozilla Firefox OS.