CVE-2015-4519: Infoleak

Published Sep 24, 2015
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3 allow user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a redirect's target URL via crafted JavaScript code that executes after a drag-and-drop action of an image into a TEXTBOX element.

Affected Software

15 affected components
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<=40.0.3
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.2.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.2.1

Event History

Sep 24, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4519?

CVE-2015-4519 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4519?

To fix CVE-2015-4519, you should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 41.0 or later.

3

What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4519?

CVE-2015-4519 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 41.0 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 38.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-4519 enable?

CVE-2015-4519 enables user-assisted remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via crafted JavaScript.

5

Can CVE-2015-4519 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, through CVE-2015-4519, attackers can discover a redirect's target URL, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

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