Vulnerability Description
The nsNPObjWrapper::GetNewOrUsed function in dom/plugins/base/nsJSNPRuntime.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and memory corruption) via a crafted NPAPI plugin.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Linux | 5.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 44.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 38.6.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
References
- http://hg.mozilla.org/releases/mozilla-release/rev/f0d2911a9a4e
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00050.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00068.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00093.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3510
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3520
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-31.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035215
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2917-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1966?
CVE-2016-1966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The nsNPObjWrapper::GetNewOrUsed function in dom/plugins/base/nsJSNPRuntime.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cau...
How severe is CVE-2016-1966?
CVE-2016-1966 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Linux, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Opensuse Opensuse.