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Medium · 4.3 CVE-2021-44751 EUVD-2021-31566GHSA-7gxq-69xx-2vr4

F-Secure SAFE Browser vulnerable to USSD attacks

Published Mar 25, 2022 · Updated Aug 4, 2024 · Assigned by F-SecureUS

Description

A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website attached with USSD code in JavaScript or iFrame can trigger dialer application from F-Secure browser which can be exploited by an attacker to send unwanted USSD messages or perform unwanted calls. In most modern Android OS, dialer application will require user interaction, however, some older Android OS may not need user interaction.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
F-Secure F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android Version 18.5 & below 18.5 – < 18.6 18.6

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