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CVE-2013-0798

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

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CVE-2013-0798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 20.0 on Android uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the app_tmp installation directory in the local filesystem, which allows attackers to modify add-ons before installation via an application that leverages the time window during which app_tmp is used.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 20.0 on Android uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the app_tmp installation directory in the local filesystem, which allows attackers to modify add-ons before installation via an application that leverages the time window during which app_tmp is used.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 19.0.2
MozillaFirefox19.0
MozillaFirefox19.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0798?
Mozilla Firefox before 20.0 on Android uses world-writable and world-readable permissions for the app_tmp installation directory in the local filesystem, which allows attackers to modify add-ons before installation via an application that leverages the time window during which app_tmp is used.
How severe is CVE-2013-0798?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0798?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST