Vulnerability Description
PDF.js in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0 and Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.8 and 38.x before 38.1 enables excessive privileges for internal Workers, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a Same Origin Policy bypass.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 31.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | 31.1 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12.0 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00034.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00021.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1207.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3300
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-69.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75541
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032783
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2656-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2656-2
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1163109Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2743?
CVE-2015-2743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PDF.js in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0 and Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.8 and 38.x before 38.1 enables excessive privileges for internal Workers, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary c...
How severe is CVE-2015-2743?
CVE-2015-2743 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2743?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Oracle Solaris, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit, Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop.