CVE-2015-7196: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
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.
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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.