CVE-2016-2810 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass signature access requirements to read browser history and saved passwords via a crafted application on Android.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-2810?
CVE-2016-2810 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 30 Apr 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Mozilla Firefox before 46.0 on Android before 5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended Signature access requirements via a crafted application that leverages content-provider permissions, as demonstrated by reading the browser history or a saved password.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2810?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2810?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-2810 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2810 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-73hr-36wp-4xmc.