CVE-2015-7204
First published: Wed Dec 16 2015(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 does not properly store the properties of unboxed objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript variable assignments.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =22 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =23 | |
| Firefox | <=42.0 | |
| Firefox | =41.0 | |
| Firefox | =41.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =41.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174083.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174253.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00008.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-135.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79280
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034426
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2833-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1216130
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7204?
CVE-2015-7204 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7204?
To fix CVE-2015-7204, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 43.0 or later, or apply the relevant patches provided by your operating system vendor.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7204?
CVE-2015-7204 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 43.0.
Can CVE-2015-7204 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7204 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted JavaScript variable assignments.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2015-7204?
CVE-2015-7204 impacts multiple Linux distributions including openSUSE versions 13.1, 13.2, and 42.1, as well as Fedora versions 22 and 23.
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