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CVE-2016-5279: Infoleak

First published: Tue Sep 20 2016(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<49
49
Mozilla Firefox<=48.0.2
debian/firefox
133.0.3-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.5.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.5.0esr-1
128.5.1esr-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability CVE-2016-5279?

    CVE-2016-5279 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0 that allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive full-pathname information during a local-file drag-and-drop operation via crafted JavaScript code.

  • Which software products are affected by CVE-2016-5279?

    Mozilla Firefox before version 49.0 is affected by CVE-2016-5279.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5279?

    CVE-2016-5279 has a medium severity.

  • How can I fix CVE-2016-5279 in Mozilla Firefox?

    To fix CVE-2016-5279, update Mozilla Firefox to version 49.0 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5279?

    You can find more information about CVE-2016-5279 on the following references: [link1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1249522), [link2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-85/), [link3](http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-85.html).

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