CVE-2016-1959

UnknownEPSS 2.95%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1959 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ServiceWorkerManager class in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via unspecified use of the Clients API.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ServiceWorkerManager class in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via unspecified use of the Clients API.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 44.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1959?
The ServiceWorkerManager class in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via unspecified use of the Clients API.
How severe is CVE-2016-1959?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1959 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1959?
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