CVE-2015-2742

Name: CVE-2015-2742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-06T02:01:10.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 39.0 on OS X includes native key press information during the logging of crashes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a crash-reporting data stream.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 39.0 on OS X includes native key press information during the logging of crashes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to a crash-reporting data stream.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Solaris	11.3
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 38.1.0

References

http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-68.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75541
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032783
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1138669Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-68.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75541
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032783
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1138669Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2742?

How severe is CVE-2015-2742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2742?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST