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CVE-2016-2826

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified

CVE-2016-2826 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The maintenance service in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 on Windows does not prevent MAR extracted-file modification during updater execution, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The maintenance service in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 on Windows does not prevent MAR extracted-file modification during updater execution, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox45.1.0
MozillaFirefox45.1.1
MozillaFirefox<= 46.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2826?
The maintenance service in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 on Windows does not prevent MAR extracted-file modification during updater execution, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
How severe is CVE-2016-2826?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2826 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2826?
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