Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free while manipulating the "navigator" object within WebVR. Note: WebVR is not currently enabled by default. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 50.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94883Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037461Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1315543ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-94/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94883Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037461Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1315543ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-94/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9896?
CVE-2016-9896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Use-after-free while manipulating the "navigator" object within WebVR. Note: WebVR is not currently enabled by default. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1.
How severe is CVE-2016-9896?
CVE-2016-9896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.