Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-9904
An attacker could use a JavaScript Map/Set timing attack to determine whether an atom is used by another compartment/zone in specific contexts. This could be used to leak information, such as usernames embedded in JavaScript code, across websites. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-9904
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-9904
1.30%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-9904
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-9904
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-9904
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2946.html
RHSA-2016:2946 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3757
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3757-1 icedoveThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037461
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security Restrictions, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15
Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-15) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94885
Mozilla Firefox MFSA2016-94 and MFSA2016-95 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-96/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 45.6 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-95/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 45.6 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-94/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 50.1 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1317936
1317936 - (CVE-2016-9904) Fix cross-origin information leak from shared atomsIssue Tracking;Patch
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