What is the severity of CVE-2016-1948?

CVE-2016-1948 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1948?

To fix CVE-2016-1948, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 44.0 or later on Android.

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-1948?

CVE-2016-1948 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 44.0 on Android.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2016-1948?

CVE-2016-1948 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to manipulate the client-server data stream during theme installations.

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-1948?

CVE-2016-1948 impacts Mozilla Firefox running on Android operating systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1948

medium

5.3

CWE

310

31/1/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1948

First published: Sun Jan 31 2016(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 on Android does not ensure that HTTPS is used for a lightweight-theme installation, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to replace a theme's images and colors by modifying the client-server data stream.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Mozilla Firefox	=43.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1948?
To fix CVE-2016-1948, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 44.0 or later on Android.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 44.0 on Android.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to manipulate the client-server data stream during theme installations.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 impacts Mozilla Firefox running on Android operating systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1948?
To fix CVE-2016-1948, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 44.0 or later on Android.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 44.0 on Android.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to manipulate the client-server data stream during theme installations.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-1948?
CVE-2016-1948 impacts Mozilla Firefox running on Android operating systems.