CVE-2015-2727: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jul 06 2015(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/iceweasel | ||
| Mozilla Firefox | =38.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | =38.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-60.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1163422
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75541
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1207.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00025.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2656-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2656-2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032783
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-2727
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2015-60/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-2727
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-2727
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2727
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-2727
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-2727?
CVE-2015-2727 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 38.0 and Firefox ESR 38.0 that allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges.
How severe is CVE-2015-2727?
CVE-2015-2727 has a severity rating of 6.8, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2015-2727?
To fix CVE-2015-2727, update your Mozilla Firefox or Firefox ESR software to version 39.0 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2727?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-2727 on the CVE-Mitre website (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-2727) and the Mozilla Security Advisories (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2015-60/).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2015-2727?
CVE-2015-2727 is associated with CWE-20, which is the code injection vulnerability.
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