Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR via a malicious page - MFSA2016-47ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:34204 | Date: (C)2016-05-03 (M)2024-03-27 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Mozilla advisory, MFSA2016-47. The update is required to fix an arbitrary code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the JavaScript .watch() method, which can be used to overflow the 32-bit generation count of the underlying HashMap, resulting in a write to an invalid entry. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
Microsoft Windows 11 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows 8 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Microsoft Windows 10 |
Product: |
Mozilla Firefox |
Mozilla Firefox ESR |