CVE-2015-7223: XSS
First published: Wed Dec 16 2015(Updated: )
The WebExtension APIs in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 allow remote attackers to gain privileges, and possibly obtain sensitive information or conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, via a crafted web site.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =23 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <=42.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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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/mfsa2015-148.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=1226423
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7223?
CVE-2015-7223 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation and sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7223?
To fix CVE-2015-7223, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 43.0 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7223?
CVE-2015-7223 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 42.0.
Are any Linux distributions affected by CVE-2015-7223?
Yes, Fedora 22, Fedora 23, openSUSE Leap 42.1, and openSUSE 13.1 and 13.2 are affected by CVE-2015-7223.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-7223 facilitate?
CVE-2015-7223 can potentially allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and gain unauthorized privileges.
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