CVE-2021-44751 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2021-44751

F-Secure SAFE Browser vulnerable to USSD attacks

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

No credits recorded in the NVD database.

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android Version 18.5 & below
Vulnerable Versions:
18.5

Timeline

Official Publish: March 25th, 2022
Last Modified: August 4th, 2024
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weaknesses (CWE)

No CWE data available

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.