CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5463: Input Validation

First published: Wed Apr 19 2017(Updated: )

Android intents can be used to launch Firefox for Android in reader mode with a user specified URL. This allows an attacker to spoof the contents of the addressbar as displayed to users. Note: This attack only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are not affected.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<53
53
Mozilla Firefox<53.0
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5463?

    CVE-2017-5463 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5463?

    To fix CVE-2017-5463, update Firefox for Android to version 54 or later.

  • Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5463?

    CVE-2017-5463 affects Firefox for Android versions prior to 54.

  • Does CVE-2017-5463 affect other operating systems?

    No, CVE-2017-5463 only affects Firefox for Android and does not affect other operating systems.

  • Can CVE-2017-5463 lead to phishing attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5463 can allow attackers to spoof the contents of the address bar, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

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