# CVE-2014-1516: The saltProfileName function in base/GeckoProfileDirectories.java in Mozilla Firefox through 28.0.1 on Android relies on Android's weak appr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-03-29 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.slideshare.net/ibmsecurity/overtaking-firefox-profiles-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-for-android
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0153.html
- http://securityintelligence.com/vulnerabilities-firefox-android-overtaking-firefox-profiles/

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