CVE-2016-5287
UnknownEPSS 2.43%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A potentially exploitable use-after-free crash during actor destruction with service workers. This issue does not affect releases earlier than Firefox 49. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potentially exploitable use-after-free crash during actor destruction with service workers. This issue does not affect releases earlier than Firefox 49. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 49.0.2.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 49.0.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93811Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037077Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1309823Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-87/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93811Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037077Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1309823Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-87/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5287?
A potentially exploitable use-after-free crash during actor destruction with service workers. This issue does not affect releases earlier than Firefox 49. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 49.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2016-5287?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5287 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5287?
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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