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CVE-2021-44748:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered whereby browsers loads images automatically. This vulnerability (CVE-2021-44748) was disclosed on March 3, 2022, affecting F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android version 18.5. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute JavaScript which can be used to trigger universal cross-site scripting through the browser (NVD, CERT-FR).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the browser's automatic image loading functionality, which can be exploited to trigger universal cross-site scripting (XSS) through the browser. User interaction is required prior to exploitation, such as entering a malicious website to trigger the vulnerability (CVE Mitre).
Impact
A successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution through universal cross-site scripting in the browser (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
A fix was released on February 18, 2022, through the automatic update channel. No user action is required if automatic updates are enabled (CERT-FR).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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