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CVE-2016-5280

UnknownEPSS 5.04%

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CVE-2016-5280 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the mozilla::nsTextNodeDirectionalityMap::RemoveElementFromMap function in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0, Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.4, and Thunderbird < 45.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via bidirectional text.. EPSS estimates a 5.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the mozilla::nsTextNodeDirectionalityMap::RemoveElementFromMap function in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0, Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.4, and Thunderbird < 45.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via bidirectional text.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.04%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 48.0.2
MozillaFirefox45.0
MozillaFirefox45.0.1
MozillaFirefox45.0.2
MozillaFirefox45.1.1
MozillaFirefox45.2.0
MozillaFirefox45.3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5280?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mozilla::nsTextNodeDirectionalityMap::RemoveElementFromMap function in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0, Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.4, and Thunderbird < 45.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via bidirectional text.
How severe is CVE-2016-5280?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5280 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5280?
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