Vulnerability identifier: #VU89554
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-337
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to Firefox uses an insecure rand() function to generate nonce for HTTP digest authentication. A remote attacker can guess nonce and potentially gain unauthorized access to the victim's session.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 120.0 - 125.0.3
Firefox for Android: 120.0 - 124.2.0
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-21/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.