CVE detail
CVE-2016-9078
Redirection from an HTTP connection to a "data:" URL assigns the referring site's origin to the "data:" URL in some circumstances. This can result in same-origin violations against a domain if it loads resources from malicious sites. Cross-origin setting of cookies has been demonstrated without the ability to read them. Note: This issue only affects Firefox 49 and 50. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.0.1.
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Buzz score components · mention 11.0 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
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Evidence
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A new exploit kit (EK) has emerged recently on underground forums, where a malware developer is advertising it starting at just $80.
newswww.securityweek.comAug 15, 2017, 12:46 PM- The Disdain exploit kit appears in the threat landscapeSecurity Affairs
The Disdain exploit kit is available for rent on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis for prices of $80, $500, and $1,400 respectively. The security researcher David Montenegro discovered a new exploit kit dubbed Disdain that is offered for rent on underground hacking forums by a malware developer using the pseudonym of Cehceny. https://twitter.com/CryptoInsane/status/895151680861253632 The Disdain exploit […]
newssecurityaffairs.comAug 15, 2017, 7:48 AM
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