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CVE-2016-1951

UnknownEPSS 2.72%

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CVE-2016-1951 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in io/prprf.c in Mozilla Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) before 4.12 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string to a PR_*printf function.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in io/prprf.c in Mozilla Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) before 4.12 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string to a PR_*printf function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.72%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaNetscape Portable Runtime<= 4.11

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1951?
Multiple integer overflows in io/prprf.c in Mozilla Netscape Portable Runtime (NSPR) before 4.12 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string to a PR_*printf function.
How severe is CVE-2016-1951?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1951 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1951?
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