CVE-2016-2833: XSS

Published Jun 13, 2016
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 ignores Content Security Policy (CSP) directives for cross-domain Java applets, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted applet.

Affected Software

8 affected components
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Mozilla Firefox<=46.0.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04

Event History

Jun 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2833?

CVE-2016-2833 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2833?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2833, it is recommended to update Mozilla Firefox to version 47.0 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-2833?

CVE-2016-2833 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 47.0.

4

Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-2833?

CVE-2016-2833 impacts multiple operating systems that run unaffected versions of Mozilla Firefox, including Ubuntu and openSUSE.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2016-2833 enable?

CVE-2016-2833 enables remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted Java applets.

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