Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affected old Android builds of Mozilla Firefox before 16.0.1 on CyanogenMod 10. A malicious remote trigger could corrupt memory, crash the browser, and possibly run code. The public bundle does not confirm active exploitation or provide detailed attack conditions. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Android devices running CyanogenMod 10 with Mozilla Firefox earlier than 16.0.1. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to be affected unless they retain unsupported mobile images or archived test devices. Handle as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected devices are still in use. Priority rises if obsolete Android browsers can reach the internet or handle sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Firefox for Android installations to 16.0.1 or later.; Remove unsupported CyanogenMod 10 devices from production use.; Check Mozilla advisory guidance before applying compensating controls..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- firefox-freetype-code-execution(79208)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790139CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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