CVE-2014-1516 | BDVDB-2026-60666 Detail

Description#

The saltProfileName function in base/GeckoProfileDirectories.java in Mozilla Firefox through 28.0.1 on Android relies on Android's weak approach to seeding the Math.random function, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass a profile-randomization protection mechanism via a crafted application.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

No weakness recorded in the source data.

References#

http://www.slideshare.net/ibmsecurity/overtaking-firefox-profiles-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-for-android
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0153.html
http://securityintelligence.com/vulnerabilities-firefox-android-overtaking-firefox-profiles/

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12014-03-29Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-06Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.