SB2016122608 - Security Features in firefox-esr (Alpine package)



SB2016122608 - Security Features in firefox-esr (Alpine package)

Published: December 26, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016122608
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security Features (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9900)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

External resources that should be blocked when loaded by SVG images can bypass security restrictions through the use of "data:" URLs. This could allow for cross-domain data leakage. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.