Description
An invalid Polkit Authentication check and missing authentication requirements for D-Bus methods allowed any local user to configure arbitrary VPN setups.
*This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on Linux. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Mozilla VPN 2.16.1 < (Linux).
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Mozilla VPN 2.16.1 | unspecified – < (Linux) | (Linux) |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | mozillavpn | No fix yet | — |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1831318
- https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7055
- https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7110
- https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7151
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-39/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/03/1