CVE-2020-15668 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox for Android versions less than 80 could allow an attacker to access a data structure and import certificate information into the trust database.

Understanding CVE-2020-15668

This CVE involves a missing lock when accessing a data structure during the import of certificate information, affecting specific versions of Firefox and Firefox for Android.

What is CVE-2020-15668?

This vulnerability pertains to a data race issue when reading certificate information, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the trust database.

The Impact of CVE-2020-15668

The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of certificate information stored in the trust database.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15668

The technical aspects of this CVE include:

Vulnerability Description

Missing lock during data structure access
Importing certificate information into the trust database

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Firefox, Firefox for Android
Vendor: Mozilla
Versions Affected: Less than 80

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting the missing lock during data structure access
Unauthorized import of certificate information into the trust database

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-15668, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Firefox and Firefox for Android to versions equal to or greater than 80
Monitor for any unauthorized access to certificate information

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized data access

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Mozilla promptly