Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free in nsINode::ReplaceOrInsertBefore during DOM operations resulting in potentially exploitable crashes. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 50.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1308922Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1308922Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9069?
CVE-2016-9069 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A use-after-free in nsINode::ReplaceOrInsertBefore during DOM operations resulting in potentially exploitable crashes. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
How severe is CVE-2016-9069?
CVE-2016-9069 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9069?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.