7.5
CWE
275
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5299

First published: Tue Nov 15 2016(Updated: )

A previously installed malicious Android application with same signature-level permissions as Firefox can intercept AuthTokens meant for Firefox only. Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other versions and operating systems are unaffected.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<50
50
<50
50
Mozilla Firefox<50.0
Google Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

    The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2016-5299.

  • What software is affected by this vulnerability?

    This vulnerability affects Mozilla Firefox version up to exclusive 50 for Android.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2016-5299?

    The severity level of CVE-2016-5299 is medium, with a value of 4.

  • How can I fix CVE-2016-5299?

    To fix CVE-2016-5299, update your Mozilla Firefox for Android to a version higher than 50.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5299?

    You can find more information about CVE-2016-5299 in the Mozilla Security Advisory MFSA2016-89 and the Bugzilla entry.

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