CVE-2020-6827: Medium severity firefox esr vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

When following a link that opened an intent://-schemed URL, causing a custom tab to be opened, Firefox for Android could be tricked into displaying the incorrect URI. Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.

Other sources

When following a link that opened an intent://-schemed URL, causing a custom tab to be opened, Firefox for Android could be tricked into displaying the incorrect URI. <br> Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 68.7.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox ESR<68.7
68.7
Mozilla Firefox ESR<68.7.0
Google Android

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6827?

The severity of CVE-2020-6827 is high.

2

Which operating system is affected by CVE-2020-6827?

Only Firefox for Android is affected by CVE-2020-6827. Other operating systems are unaffected.

3

How can I exploit CVE-2020-6827?

I'm sorry, but I cannot provide information on how to exploit vulnerabilities. It is important to prioritize security and apply the necessary patches to protect against CVE-2020-6827.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-6827?

To fix CVE-2020-6827, update Firefox for Android to version 68.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6827?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6827 on the Mozilla website and the Bugzilla page.

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