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CVE-2015-8512

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.6 EPSS 0.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-01-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6. It affects Firefox.

CVE
CVE-2015-8512
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.6
EPSS
0.32%
Firefox

Original NVD Description

The lockscreen feature in Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.5 does not properly restrict failed authentication attempts, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by entering many passcode guesses.