CVE-2016-9897
UnknownEPSS 3.31%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory corruption resulting in a potentially exploitable crash during WebGL functions using a vector constructor with a varying array within libGLES. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory corruption resulting in a potentially exploitable crash during WebGL functions using a vector constructor with a varying array within libGLES. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 50.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 45.6 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 45.6.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2946.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94885Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1301381Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3757Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-94/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-95/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-96/Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2946.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94885Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1301381Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3757Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-94/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-95/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-96/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9897?
Memory corruption resulting in a potentially exploitable crash during WebGL functions using a vector constructor with a varying array within libGLES. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.
How severe is CVE-2016-9897?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9897?
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-2016-9897?
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