Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-1516
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.
Products affected by CVE-2014-1516
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-1516
0.13%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 48 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-1516
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-1516
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-1516
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0153.html
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http://www.slideshare.net/ibmsecurity/overtaking-firefox-profiles-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-for-android
Overtaking Firefox Profiles: Vulnerabilities in Firefox for AndroidExploit
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http://securityintelligence.com/vulnerabilities-firefox-android-overtaking-firefox-profiles/
Overtaking Profiles: Vulnerabilities in Firefox for AndroidExploit
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