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CVE-2016-1939

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

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CVE-2016-1939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 stores cookies with names containing vertical tab characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading HTTP Cookie headers. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7208.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 stores cookies with names containing vertical tab characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading HTTP Cookie headers. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7208.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
MozillaFirefox<= 43.0.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1939?
Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 stores cookies with names containing vertical tab characters, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading HTTP Cookie headers. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-7208.
How severe is CVE-2016-1939?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1939?
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