Bug in Firefox for Android allows camera and microphone live stream if device is locked

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2020
  • I demonstrated a bug in Firefox for Android reported in 2019 that lets device camera and microphone active even though the app is not used (in the background) or device is locked.
    In my test, when I killed running Firefox, the stream was disconnected after 4 minutes and even survived locked screen. After killing the app it was lagging but still streaming without user knowledge.
    This bug can't be misused remotely however, in the hypothetical attack scenario it could be used as Stalkerware/Spouseware since, physical access to device is necessary.
    Original bug report: bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug...
    ZDNet: www.zdnet.com/article/firefox...
    (0:00): Firefox Android issue
    (1:15): Vulnerability demo
    (3:51): Impact
    (4:30): Tips
    #Android #Firefox #BugBounty
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Komentáře • 27

  • @mobilehacker
    @mobilehacker  Před 3 lety +4

    (0:00): Firefox Android issue
    (1:15): Vulnerability demo
    (3:51): Impact (Stalkerware scenario)
    (4:30): Tips

  • @TechTalkHops
    @TechTalkHops Před 3 lety +3

    breach is demonstrated beautifully. thank u

    • @mobilehacker
      @mobilehacker  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! I tried to make is as clear as possible for viewers to understand the privacy concerning impact ✌

  • @gauravthakur9259
    @gauravthakur9259 Před 3 lety +1

    😍big fan of u bro.. Lots of love from India 😊

  • @EdduMota
    @EdduMota Před 3 lety

    Have you tested Firefox focus? Will we get the same result?
    This vulnerability is critical and is not acceptable to only fix in October

    • @EdduMota
      @EdduMota Před 3 lety

      I just checked Firefox Focus does not seem to have camera and microphone permission. Might be a better choice

    • @mobilehacker
      @mobilehacker  Před 3 lety

      @@EdduMota Thanks for the update! I havent tested it, however if it doesnt have these permissions the it shouldn't be vulnerable

  • @nonasuomynona1734
    @nonasuomynona1734 Před 3 lety +2

    Good that I use brave.
    Nice voice like I'm listening to ASMR

  • @legend-uy1th
    @legend-uy1th Před 3 lety

    Thanks sir

  • @unkonw9621
    @unkonw9621 Před 3 lety

    Love it

  • @uttarkhandcooltech1237

    Wowowo nice

  • @chaitanyakush
    @chaitanyakush Před 3 lety

    what if you press "force stop" in settings. I think it will be good solution for this. I use greenify to force stop all apps after use.

    • @mobilehacker
      @mobilehacker  Před 3 lety

      Force stop should have the same result as killing the app in recent apps.

    • @raghav265
      @raghav265 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mobilehacker no it doesn't. Go ahead and try it. Removing app from recents DOES NOT kill the app process. I don't know why this guy is saying that.

    • @chaitanyakush
      @chaitanyakush Před 3 lety

      @@mobilehacker force stop is not equal to clear from recent app list.

  • @michalsafranko2833
    @michalsafranko2833 Před 3 lety

    But this wouldn't work on Android 9+, right?

    • @mobilehacker
      @mobilehacker  Před 3 lety

      Just tested it on Pixel 4, Android 10. I achieved the same results - even when the Firefox process was killed.

    • @michalsafranko2833
      @michalsafranko2833 Před 3 lety

      @@mobilehacker Hmm, really weird. I thought that's not possible on Android 9+, at least not without a persistent notification.

  • @apounere
    @apounere Před 3 lety

    it's not a bug, it's a feature.

  • @maxgame231
    @maxgame231 Před 3 lety

    im using uc.mini

  • @user-dv1hh9sw9s
    @user-dv1hh9sw9s Před 3 lety

    Can you make an Arabic translation for us?

  • @saravanana5733
    @saravanana5733 Před 3 lety

    Hi

  • @MuhammadTayyab-rv6nc
    @MuhammadTayyab-rv6nc Před 3 lety

    wifi hacking on Android plz

  • @raghav265
    @raghav265 Před 3 lety +1

    Why are you saying removing from recents menu "kills" the app? If you know android, you would know removing from recent apps doesn't kill the process unless you activate the option from developer settings.
    To "kill" the app, simply go to recents, tap n hold the app, go to app info and force stop from there. That will instantly kill the process and will stop all this background video recording.

    • @mobilehacker
      @mobilehacker  Před 3 lety

      Yes, force stop from the context menu would immediately kill the process, but I am not sure how many Android users does do that manually after closing their browser instead of removing it from the recent apps menu.

  • @saravanana5733
    @saravanana5733 Před 3 lety

    Your inst id