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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 29, 2014· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1516

CVE-2014-1516

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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Affected products

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  • Mozilla Corporation/Firefox2 versions
    cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
    • cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=28.0.1
    • (no CPE)range: <=28.0.1

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