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 contex
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Fix
- Fixed in 50.1, 45.6
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
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.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Mozilla Firefox
fixed in 50.1
- Mozilla Firefox ESR
fixed in 45.6
- Mozilla Thunderbird
fixed in 45.6