CVE-2016-9063
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.54%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9063 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow during the parsing of XML using the Expat library. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.. EPSS estimates a 5.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An integer overflow during the parsing of XML using the Expat library. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 50 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Python | Python | >= 2.7.0, < 2.7.15 |
| Python | Python | >= 3.3.0, < 3.3.7 |
| Python | Python | >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.7 |
| Python | Python | >= 3.5.0, < 3.5.4 |
| Python | Python | >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1274777Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3898Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1274777Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3898Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9063?
An integer overflow during the parsing of XML using the Expat library. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
How severe is CVE-2016-9063?
CVE-2016-9063 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9063?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-9063?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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