CVE-2016-1931

Name: CVE-2016-1931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-31T18:59:01.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1931 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to uninitialized memory encountered during brotli data compression, and other vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to uninitialized memory encountered during brotli data compression, and other vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.72%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 43.0.4
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1931?

How severe is CVE-2016-1931?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1931 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1931?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST