CVE-2015-4495
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 70.23%
Last modified
CVE-2015-4495 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The PDF reader in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0.3, Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1.1, and Firefox OS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and read arbitrary files or gain privileges, via vectors involving crafted JavaScript code and a native setter, as exploited in the wild in August 2015.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 70.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The PDF reader in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0.3, Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1.1, and Firefox OS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and read arbitrary files or gain privileges, via vectors involving crafted JavaScript code and a native setter, as exploited in the wild in August 2015.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 39.0.3 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 38.0, < 38.1.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox Os | < 2.2 | — |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 6.7 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.1 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.2 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.3 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.4 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.5 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.6 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.7 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.7 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.7 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1581.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76249Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033216Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2707-1Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2015/08/06/firefox-exploit-found-in-the-wild/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1178058Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1179262Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37772/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1581.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76249Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033216Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2707-1Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2015/08/06/firefox-exploit-found-in-the-wild/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1178058Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1179262Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37772/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4495US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-4495?
The PDF reader in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0.3, Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1.1, and Firefox OS before 2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and read arbitrary files or gain privileges, via vectors involving crafted JavaScript code and a native setter, as exploited in the wild in August 2015.
How severe is CVE-2015-4495?
CVE-2015-4495 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4495?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-4495?
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