CVE-2015-2727: Input Validation

Published Jul 6, 2015
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Mozilla Firefox 38.0 and Firefox ESR 38.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files or execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via a crafted web site that is accessed with unspecified mouse and keyboard actions. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a CVE-2015-0821 regression.

Launchpad

Affected Software

3 affected components
debian/iceweasel
Mozilla Firefox=38.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0

Event History

Jul 6, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:09 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2015-2727?

CVE-2015-2727 has a severity rating of 6.8, which is considered medium.

3

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.

4

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/).

5

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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