CVE-2016-2835

Name: CVE-2016-2835
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T01:59:01.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2835 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 48.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 48.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.88%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 47.0.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00004.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00029.html
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-62.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92261
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036508
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3044-1
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1222101Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1251308Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1254106Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1264998Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1270537Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1275582Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1280215Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1280443Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1282246Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00004.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00029.html
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-62.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92261
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036508
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3044-1
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1222101Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1251308Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1254106Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1264998Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1270537Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1275582Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1280215Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1280443Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1282246Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2835?

How severe is CVE-2016-2835?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2835 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2835?

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