Description
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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-743-1 | firefox-esr security update |
Debian DLA |
DLA-782-1 | icedove security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3734-1 | firefox-esr security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3757-1 | icedove security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-10693 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3155-1 | Firefox vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3165-1 | Thunderbird vulnerabilities |
References
History
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPEs | ||
| Vendors & Products |
Mozilla firefox Esr
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mozilla
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T03:07:31.215Z
Reserved: 2016-12-07T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-9904
No data.
Status : Modified
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:02.467
Modified: 2025-11-25T17:50:16.803
Link: CVE-2016-9904
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN