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CVE-2016-1966

UnknownEPSS 2.94%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The nsNPObjWrapper::GetNewOrUsed function in dom/plugins/base/nsJSNPRuntime.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and memory corruption) via a crafted NPAPI plugin.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The nsNPObjWrapper::GetNewOrUsed function in dom/plugins/base/nsJSNPRuntime.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and memory corruption) via a crafted NPAPI plugin.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.94%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OracleLinux5.0
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
MozillaFirefox<= 44.0.2
MozillaFirefox38.0
MozillaFirefox38.0.1
MozillaFirefox38.0.5
MozillaFirefox38.1.0
MozillaFirefox38.1.1
MozillaFirefox38.2.0
MozillaFirefox38.2.1
MozillaFirefox38.3.0
MozillaFirefox38.4.0
MozillaFirefox38.5.0
MozillaFirefox38.5.1
MozillaFirefox38.6.0
MozillaFirefox38.6.1
MozillaThunderbird<= 38.6.0
OpensuseOpensuse13.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1966?
The nsNPObjWrapper::GetNewOrUsed function in dom/plugins/base/nsJSNPRuntime.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and memory corruption) via a crafted NPAPI plugin.
How severe is CVE-2016-1966?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1966?
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