Security Features Affecting firefox package, versions <47.0+build3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.44% (88th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-FIREFOX-421868
  • published13 Jun 2016
  • disclosed13 Jun 2016

Introduced: 13 Jun 2016

CVE-2016-2831  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-254  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:16.04 firefox to version 47.0+build3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 do not ensure that the user approves the fullscreen and pointerlock settings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UI outage), or conduct clickjacking or spoofing attacks, via a crafted web site.

CVSS Scores

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