CVE-2016-1955: Infoleak

Published Mar 13, 2016
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information by reading a Content Security Policy (CSP) violation report that contains path information associated with an IFRAME element.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Novell Suse Package Hub For Suse Linux Enterprise=12
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Mozilla Firefox<=44.0.2

Event History

Mar 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1955?

CVE-2016-1955 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1955?

To fix CVE-2016-1955, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 45.0 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-1955?

CVE-2016-1955 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 45.0.

4

What does CVE-2016-1955 exploit in Firefox?

CVE-2016-1955 exploits a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

5

Can CVE-2016-1955 lead to data leakage?

Yes, CVE-2016-1955 can allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through CSP violation reports.

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