CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7211: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 16 2015(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 mishandles the # (number sign) character in a data: URI, which allows remote attackers to spoof web sites via unspecified vectors.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<=42.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
Fedoraproject Fedora=23
openSUSE=42.1
openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE=13.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7211?

    The severity of CVE-2015-7211 is classified as moderate due to its potential for spoofing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7211?

    To fix CVE-2015-7211, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 43.0 or later.

  • Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7211?

    CVE-2015-7211 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 43.0.

  • Are there affected distributions other than Firefox for CVE-2015-7211?

    Yes, CVE-2015-7211 also affects certain versions of Fedora and openSUSE distributions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-7211 allow?

    CVE-2015-7211 allows remote attackers to spoof web sites via mishandled data: URIs.

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