Description
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.
References
- http://www.slideshare.net/ibmsecurity/overtaking-firefox-profiles-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-for-android
- 20140326 Firefox for Android Profile Directory Derandomization and Data Exfiltration (CVE-2014-1484, CVE-2014-1506, CVE-2014-1515, CVE-2014-1516) mailing-list
- http://securityintelligence.com/vulnerabilities-firefox-android-overtaking-firefox-profiles/