CVE-2023-25749: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
Android applications with unpatched vulnerabilities can be launched from a browser using Intents, exposing users to these vulnerabilities. Firefox will now confirm with users that they want to launch an external application before doing so. <br>This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other versions of Firefox are unaffected.. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 111.
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Android applications with unpatched vulnerabilities can be launched from a browser using Intents, exposing users to these vulnerabilities. Firefox will now confirm with users that they want to launch an external application before doing so. This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other versions of Firefox are unaffected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-25749?
CVE-2023-25749 is a vulnerability that allows unpatched Android applications to be launched from a browser using Intents, exposing users to these vulnerabilities.
How does CVE-2023-25749 affect Firefox for Android?
CVE-2023-25749 only affects Firefox for Android, where it allows unpatched Android applications to be launched from a browser.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25749?
CVE-2023-25749 has a severity rating of high (7) due to the potential exposure of users to unpatched vulnerabilities.
What is the remedy for CVE-2023-25749?
The remedy for CVE-2023-25749 is to update Mozilla Firefox to version 111 or above.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25749?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-25749 on the Mozilla Bugzilla and Mozilla Security Advisories websites.