CVE-2016-9074
UnknownEPSS 2.45%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9074 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An existing mitigation of timing side-channel attacks is insufficient in some circumstances. This issue is addressed in Network Security Services (NSS) 3.26.1. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An existing mitigation of timing side-channel attacks is insufficient in some circumstances. This issue is addressed in Network Security Services (NSS) 3.26.1. 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1293334Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-46Third 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1293334Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-46Third 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-2016-9074?
An existing mitigation of timing side-channel attacks is insufficient in some circumstances. This issue is addressed in Network Security Services (NSS) 3.26.1. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 45.5, Firefox ESR < 45.5, and Firefox < 50.
How severe is CVE-2016-9074?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9074 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9074?
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-2016-9074?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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