#980093 firefox-esr: HTTP redirect from an evil ISP causes loss of URL/Tab-data

Package:
firefox-esr
Source:
firefox-esr
Description:
Mozilla Firefox web browser - Extended Support Release (ESR)
Submitter:
Veek
Date:
2021-01-14 12:51:04 UTC
Severity:
normal
#980093#5
Date:
2021-01-14 12:48:09 UTC
From:
To:
Dear Maintainer,

   * What led up to the situation?
My ISP BSNL is the state carrier and they redirect HTTP requests causing loss
of URL/Tab data - in addition they inject ads/javascript into the request.

   * What exactly did you do (or not do) that was effective (or
     ineffective)?
I can firewall their IP or log everything and grep to locate the original IP

   * What was the outcome of this action?
It's kludgy and doesn't solve the problem in a sensible manner.

   * What outcome did you expect instead?
I'd prefer it if:
1. HTTP tabs were marked with a different color?
2. If the HTTP original URL was preserved somewhere
3. an option was provided to prevent such redirects and/or disable Javascript
on them.