CVE-2015-7196
First published: Thu Nov 05 2015(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 42.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.4, when a Java plugin is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect garbage collection and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Java applet that deallocates an in-use JavaScript wrapper.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=41.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =38.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =38.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =38.1.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.1.1 | |
| Firefox | =38.2.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.2.1 | |
| Firefox | =38.3.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0.5 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.1.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.1.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.2.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.2.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00037.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00049.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1982.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3393
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-130.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77411
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034069
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2785-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1140616
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7196?
CVE-2015-7196 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7196?
To fix CVE-2015-7196, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 42.0 or later and ensure any Java plugins are disabled if not in use.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7196?
CVE-2015-7196 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 42.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 38.4.
Can CVE-2015-7196 cause data loss?
While CVE-2015-7196 may lead to application crashes, it does not directly indicate data loss risks.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7196 if I can't update Firefox?
If unable to update Firefox, disabling the Java plugin can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-7196.
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