// For flags

CVE-2016-5253

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201701-15

Severity Score

4.7
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 48.0 on Windows allows local users to write to arbitrary files via vectors involving the callback application-path parameter and a hard link.

El Updater en Mozilla Firefox en versiones anteriores a 48.0 en Windows permite a usuarios locales escribir a archivos arbitrarios a través de vectores que involucran el parámetro de aplicación de ruta de llamada de retorno y un enlace duro.

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Mozilla Firefox, SeaMonkey, and Thunderbird the worst of which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code. Versions less than 45.6.0 are affected.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Complete
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2016-06-03 CVE Reserved
  • 2016-08-05 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Mozilla
Search vendor "Mozilla"
 Firefox
Search vendor "Mozilla" for product "Firefox"
 <= 47.0.1
Search vendor "Mozilla" for product "Firefox" and version " <= 47.0.1"
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Affected