Vulnerability Description
The add-on installation feature in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0.3 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass an intended user-confirmation requirement by constructing a crafted data: URL and triggering navigation to an arbitrary http: or https: URL at a certain early point in the installation process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 40.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1693.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3345
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-95.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76505
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033396
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2723-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1042699
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1693.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4498?
CVE-2015-4498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The add-on installation feature in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0.3 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass an intended user-confirmation requirement by constructing a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2015-4498?
CVE-2015-4498 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-2015-4498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.