Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 49.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive full-pathname information during a local-file drag-and-drop operation via crafted JavaScript code.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 48.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-85.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93052
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036852
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1249522Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-85.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93052
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036852
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1249522Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5279?
CVE-2016-5279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 49.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive full-pathname information during a local-file drag-and-drop operation via crafted JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2016-5279?
CVE-2016-5279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.