CVE-2021-44751

F-Secure SAFE Browser vulnerable to USSD attacks

Published Mar 25, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website attached with USSD code in JavaScript or iFrame can trigger dialer application from F-Secure browser which can be exploited by an attacker to send unwanted USSD messages or perform unwanted calls. In most modern Android OS, dialer application will require user interaction, however, some older Android OS may not need user interaction.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

FIX : A fix has been released in the automatic update channel since 22nd, March 2022. No user action is required.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-31566 A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website attached with USSD code in JavaScript or iFrame can trigger dialer application from F-Secure browser which can be exploited by an attacker to send unwanted USSD messages or perform unwanted calls. In most modern Android OS, dialer application will require user interaction, however, some older Android OS may not need user interaction.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
F-SecureUS
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:32 AM
Reserved
Dec 8, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 25, 2022, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:12 AM