Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-5253 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox

047910
CVSS 4.7 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
HIGH
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
NONE
local
high complexity
mozilla
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2016-08-05
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

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.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Mozilla
454

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idMOZILLA_FIREFOX_48.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Firefox installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 48. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An overflow condition exists in the expat XML parser due to improper validation of user-supplied input when handling malformed input documents. An attacker can exploit this to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-0718) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to a failure to close connections after requesting favicons. An attacker can exploit this to continue to send requests to the user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id92755
    published2016-08-05
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/92755
    titleFirefox < 48 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(92755);
  script_version("1.11");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/14");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2016-0718",
    "CVE-2016-2830",
    "CVE-2016-2835",
    "CVE-2016-2836",
    "CVE-2016-2837",
    "CVE-2016-2838",
    "CVE-2016-5250",
    "CVE-2016-5251",
    "CVE-2016-5252",
    "CVE-2016-5253",
    "CVE-2016-5254",
    "CVE-2016-5255",
    "CVE-2016-5258",
    "CVE-2016-5259",
    "CVE-2016-5260",
    "CVE-2016-5261",
    "CVE-2016-5262",
    "CVE-2016-5263",
    "CVE-2016-5264",
    "CVE-2016-5265",
    "CVE-2016-5266",
    "CVE-2016-5268"
  );
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    90729,
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    92260,
    92261
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  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-62");
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  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-69");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-70");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-71");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-72");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-73");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-74");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-75");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-76");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-77");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-78");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-79");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-80");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-81");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-83");
  script_xref(name:"MFSA", value:"2016-84");

  script_name(english:"Firefox < 48 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Firefox.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
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multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
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to 48. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - An overflow condition exists in the expat XML parser due
    to improper validation of user-supplied input when
    handling malformed input documents. An attacker can
    exploit this to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a
    denial of service condition or the execution of
    arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-0718)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to a
    failure to close connections after requesting favicons.
    An attacker can exploit this to continue to send
    requests to the user's browser and disclose sensitive
    information.(CVE-2016-2830)

  - Multiple memory corruption issues exist due to improper
    validation of user-supplied input. An attacker can
    exploit these issues to cause a denial of service
    condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2016-2835, CVE-2016-2836)

  - An overflow condition exists in the ClearKey Content
    Decryption Module (CDM) used by the Encrypted Media
    Extensions (EME) API due to improper validation of
    user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this to
    cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2016-2837)

  - An overflow condition exists in the ProcessPDI()
    function in layout/base/nsBidi.cpp due to improper
    validation of user-supplied input. An attacker can
    exploit this to cause a heap-based buffer overflow,
    resulting in a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-2838)

  - A flaw exists in the Resource Timing API during page
    navigation. An attacker can exploit this to disclose
    sensitive information. (CVE-2016-5250)

  - A flaw exists that is triggered when decoding
    url-encoded values in 'data:' URLs. An attacker can
    exploit this, via non-ASCII or emoji characters, to
    spoof the address in the address bar. (CVE-2016-5251)

  - An underflow condition exists in the BasePoint4d()
    function in gfx/2d/Matrix.h due to improper validation
    of user-supplied input when calculating clipping regions
    in 2D graphics. A remote attacker can exploit this to
    cause a stack-based buffer underflow, resulting in a
    denial of service condition or the execution of
    arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5252)

  - A flaw in the updater service exists when launched using
    the callback application path parameter that allows an
    attacker to escalate privileges. (CVE-2016-5253)

  - A use-after-free error exists in the KeyDown() function
    in layout/xul/nsXULPopupManager.cpp when using the alt
    key in conjunction with top level menu items. An
    attacker can exploit this to dereference already freed
    memory, resulting in a denial of service condition or
    the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5254)

  - A use-after-free error exists in the sweep() function
    that is triggered when handling objects and pointers
    during incremental garbage collection. An attacker can
    exploit this to dereference already freed memory,
    resulting in a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5255)

  - A use-after-free error exists in WebRTC that is
    triggered when handling DTLS objects. An attacker can
    exploit this to dereference already freed memory,
    resulting in a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5258)

  - A use-after-free error exists in the DestroySyncLoop()
    function in dom/workers/WorkerPrivate.cpp that is
    triggered when handling nested sync event loops in
    Service Workers. An attacker can exploit this to
    dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial
    of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2016-5259)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the
    restorableFormNodes() function in XPathGenerator.jsm due
    to persistently storing passwords in plaintext in
    session restore data. An attacker can exploit this to
    disclose password information. (CVE-2016-5260)

  - An integer overflow condition exists in the
    ProcessInput() function in WebSocketChannel.cpp due to
    improper validation of user-supplied input when handling
    specially crafted WebSocketChannel packets. An attacker
    can exploit this to cause a denial of service condition
    or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5261)

  - A security bypass vulnerability exists due to event
    handler attributes on a <marquee> tag being executed
    inside a sandboxed iframe that does not have the
    allow-scripts flag set. An attacker can exploit this to
    bypass cross-site scripting protection mechanisms.
    (CVE-2016-5262)

  - A type confusion flaw exists in the HitTest() function
    in nsDisplayList.cpp when handling display
    transformations. An attacker can exploit this to execute
    arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5263)

  - A use-after-free error exists in the
    NativeAnonymousChildListChange() function when applying
    effects to SVG elements. An attacker can exploit this to
    dereference already freed memory, resulting in a denial
    of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2016-5264)

  - A flaw exists in the Redirect() function in
    nsBaseChannel.cpp that is triggered when a malicious 
    shortcut is called from the same directory as a local
    HTML file. An attacker can exploit this to bypass the
    same-origin policy. (CVE-2016-5265)

  - A flaw exists due to a failure to properly filter file
    URIs dragged from a web page to a different piece of
    software. An attacker can exploit this to disclose
    sensitive information. (CVE-2016-5266)

  - A flaw exists that is triggered when handling certain
    specific 'about:' URLs that allows an attacker to spoof
    the contents of system information or error messages
    (CVE-2016-5268)

  - A flaw exists in woff2 that is triggered during the
    handling of TTC detection. An attacker can exploit this
    to have an unspecified impact.

  - Multiple unspecified flaws exist in woff2 that allow an
    attacker to cause a denial of service condition.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-62/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-63/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-64/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-66/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-67/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-68/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-69/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-70/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-71/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-72/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-73/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-74/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-75/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-76/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-77/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-78/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-79/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-80/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-81/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-83/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-84/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Firefox version 48 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-5261");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/05/17");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/08/02");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/08/05");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:mozilla:firefox");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("mozilla_org_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Mozilla/Firefox/Version");

  exit(0);
}

include("mozilla_version.inc");

port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
if (!port) port = 445;

installs = get_kb_list("SMB/Mozilla/Firefox/*");
if (isnull(installs)) audit(AUDIT_NOT_INST, "Firefox");

mozilla_check_version(installs:installs, product:'firefox', esr:FALSE, fix:'48', severity:SECURITY_HOLE, xss:TRUE);
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_AA1AEFE36E3747DBBFDA343EF4ACB1B5.NASL
    descriptionMozilla Foundation reports : Please reference CVE/URL list for details
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id93429
    published2016-09-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93429
    titleFreeBSD : Mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (aa1aefe3-6e37-47db-bfda-343ef4acb1b5)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from the FreeBSD VuXML database :
#
# Copyright 2003-2019 Jacques Vidrine and contributors
#
# Redistribution and use in source (VuXML) and 'compiled' forms (SGML,
# HTML, PDF, PostScript, RTF and so forth) with or without modification,
# are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
# 1. Redistributions of source code (VuXML) must retain the above
#    copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
#    disclaimer as the first lines of this file unmodified.
# 2. Redistributions in compiled form (transformed to other DTDs,
#    published online in any format, converted to PDF, PostScript,
#    RTF and other formats) must reproduce the above copyright
#    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer
#    in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
#    distribution.
# 
# THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
# AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
# PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS
# BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
# OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
# BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
# WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
# OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION,
# EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
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  script_version("2.9");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/07/10 16:04:13");

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  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:
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  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"Mozilla Foundation reports :

Please reference CVE/URL list for details"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-62/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-63/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-64/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-65/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-66/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-67/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-68/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-69/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-70/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-71/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-72/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-73/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-74/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-75/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-76/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-77/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-78/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-79/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-80/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-81/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-82/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-83/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-84/"
  );
  # https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/aa1aefe3-6e37-47db-bfda-343ef4acb1b5.html
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?1ad32140"
  );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Update the affected packages.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:firefox");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:firefox-esr");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:libxul");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:linux-firefox");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:linux-seamonkey");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:linux-thunderbird");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:seamonkey");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:thunderbird");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:freebsd:freebsd");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/08/02");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/09/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/09/12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"FreeBSD Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/FreeBSD/release", "Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("freebsd_package.inc");


if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "FreeBSD");
if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


flag = 0;

if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"firefox<48.0,1")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"seamonkey<2.45")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"linux-seamonkey<2.45")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"firefox-esr<45.3.0,1")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"linux-firefox<45.3.0,2")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"libxul<45.3.0")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"thunderbird<45.3.0")) flag++;
if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"linux-thunderbird<45.3.0")) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:pkg_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201701-15.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201701-15 (Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition via multiple vectors. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id96276
    published2017-01-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/96276
    titleGLSA-201701-15 : Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities (SWEET32)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201701-15.
#
# The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2019 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
# and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
# license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(96276);
  script_version("3.9");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/12 17:35:39");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2016-2804", "CVE-2016-2805", "CVE-2016-2806", "CVE-2016-2807", "CVE-2016-2808", "CVE-2016-2809", "CVE-2016-2810", "CVE-2016-2811", "CVE-2016-2812", "CVE-2016-2813", "CVE-2016-2814", "CVE-2016-2816", "CVE-2016-2817", "CVE-2016-2820", "CVE-2016-2827", "CVE-2016-2830", "CVE-2016-2835", "CVE-2016-2836", "CVE-2016-2837", "CVE-2016-2838", "CVE-2016-2839", "CVE-2016-5250", "CVE-2016-5251", "CVE-2016-5252", "CVE-2016-5253", "CVE-2016-5254", "CVE-2016-5255", "CVE-2016-5256", "CVE-2016-5257", "CVE-2016-5258", "CVE-2016-5259", "CVE-2016-5260", "CVE-2016-5261", "CVE-2016-5262", "CVE-2016-5263", "CVE-2016-5264", "CVE-2016-5265", "CVE-2016-5266", "CVE-2016-5267", "CVE-2016-5268", "CVE-2016-5270", "CVE-2016-5271", "CVE-2016-5272", "CVE-2016-5273", "CVE-2016-5274", "CVE-2016-5275", "CVE-2016-5276", "CVE-2016-5277", "CVE-2016-5278", "CVE-2016-5279", "CVE-2016-5280", "CVE-2016-5281", "CVE-2016-5282", "CVE-2016-5283", "CVE-2016-5284", "CVE-2016-5290", "CVE-2016-5291", "CVE-2016-5293", "CVE-2016-5294", "CVE-2016-5296", "CVE-2016-5297", "CVE-2016-9064", "CVE-2016-9066", "CVE-2016-9074", "CVE-2016-9079", "CVE-2016-9893", "CVE-2016-9895", "CVE-2016-9897", "CVE-2016-9898", "CVE-2016-9899", "CVE-2016-9900", "CVE-2016-9901", "CVE-2016-9902", "CVE-2016-9904", "CVE-2016-9905");
  script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201701-15");

  script_name(english:"GLSA-201701-15 : Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities (SWEET32)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:
"The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
patches."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201701-15
(Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities)

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Mozilla Firefox and
      Thunderbird. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for
      details.
  
Impact :

    A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
      privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition via
      multiple vectors.
  
Workaround :

    There is no known workaround at this time."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"All Firefox users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=www-client/firefox-45.6.0'
    All Firefox-bin users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=www-client/firefox-bin-45.6.0'
    All Thunderbird users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=mail-client/thunderbird-45.6.0'
    All Thunderbird-bin users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
      '>=mail-client/thunderbird-bin-45.6.0'"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Firefox nsSMILTimeContainer::NotifyTimeChange() RCE');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:firefox");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:firefox-bin");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:thunderbird");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:thunderbird-bin");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/04/30");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2017/01/03");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2017/01/04");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"in_the_news", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("qpkg.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


flag = 0;

if (qpkg_check(package:"www-client/firefox-bin", unaffected:make_list("ge 45.6.0"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 45.6.0"))) flag++;
if (qpkg_check(package:"mail-client/thunderbird-bin", unaffected:make_list("ge 45.6.0"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 45.6.0"))) flag++;
if (qpkg_check(package:"www-client/firefox", unaffected:make_list("ge 45.6.0"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 45.6.0"))) flag++;
if (qpkg_check(package:"mail-client/thunderbird", unaffected:make_list("ge 45.6.0"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 45.6.0"))) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = qpkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "Mozilla Firefox / Thunderbird");
}

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