Mozilla Firefox up to 40 js/src/proxy/Proxy.cpp 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 40. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file js/src/proxy/Proxy.cpp. The manipulation leads to 7pk security. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-4502. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 40 (Web Browser). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file js/src/proxy/Proxy.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-254. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

js/src/proxy/Proxy.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 mishandles certain receiver arguments, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended window access restrictions via a crafted web site.

The weakness was presented 09/24/2015 by Francisco Alonso (Felix) with NowSecure (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at hg.mozilla.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-4502 since 06/10/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1211 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86079 (FreeBSD : mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (2d56c7f4-b354-428f-8f48-38150c607a05)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168108 (OpenSuSE Security Update for MozillaFirefox (openSUSE-SU-2015:1658-1)).

Upgrading to version 41.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86079), SecurityFocus (BID 76815†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52929†). See VDB-78020, VDB-78022, VDB-78024 and VDB-78025 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Nessus ID: 86079
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (2d56c7f4-b354-428f-8f48-38150c607a05)
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OpenVAS ID: 803059
OpenVAS Name: Mozilla Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities - Sep15 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Firefox 41.0

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06/18/2022 +2458 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: USN-2743-1
Researcher: Francisco Alonso (Felix)
Organization: NowSecure
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-4502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78023
SecurityFocus: 76815 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033640
Vulnerability Center: 52929 - Mozilla Firefox before 41 Remote Information Disclosure when a Web Page Creates a Scripted Proxy for the Window, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2015 17:56
Updated: 06/18/2022 22:47
Changes: 09/25/2015 17:56 (57), 01/03/2018 09:52 (17), 06/18/2022 22:36 (4), 06/18/2022 22:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:DAC:103

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