CVE-2016-1958
UnknownEPSS 2.23%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1958 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. browser/base/content/browser.js in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a javascript: URL.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
browser/base/content/browser.js in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a javascript: URL.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Linux | 5.0 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 44.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.1.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.2.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.2.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.3.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.5.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.6.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.6.1 |
References
- http://hg.mozilla.org/releases/mozilla-release/rev/80ce3f1ffe03Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1228754Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06Third Party Advisory
- http://hg.mozilla.org/releases/mozilla-release/rev/80ce3f1ffe03Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1228754Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1958?
browser/base/content/browser.js in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a javascript: URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-1958?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1958 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1958?
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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