CVE-2016-1942
UnknownEPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to spoof a trailing substring in the address bar by leveraging a user's paste of a (1) wyciwyg: URI or (2) resource: URI.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to spoof a trailing substring in the address bar by leveraging a user's paste of a (1) wyciwyg: URI or (2) resource: URI.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 43.0.4 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1942?
Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to spoof a trailing substring in the address bar by leveraging a user's paste of a (1) wyciwyg: URI or (2) resource: URI.
How severe is CVE-2016-1942?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1942?
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-2016-1942?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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