CVE-2016-9066
UnknownEPSS 12.42%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9066 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow resulting in a potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 45.5, Firefox ESR < 45.5, and Firefox < 50.. EPSS estimates a 12.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow resulting in a potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 45.5, Firefox ESR < 45.5, and Firefox < 50.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 45.5.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 50.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 45.5.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2780.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1299686Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3730Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-90/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-93/Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2780.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1299686Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3730Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-90/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-93/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9066?
A buffer overflow resulting in a potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 45.5, Firefox ESR < 45.5, and Firefox < 50.
How severe is CVE-2016-9066?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9066 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9066?
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-2016-9066?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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