CVE-2016-1972: Use After Free
First published: Sun Mar 13 2016(Updated: )
Race condition in libvpx in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 on Windows might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <=44.0.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00031.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-32.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84220
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035215
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1218124
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1972?
CVE-2016-1972 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1972?
To fix CVE-2016-1972, update Mozilla Firefox to version 45.0 or later.
What exploit types are associated with CVE-2016-1972?
CVE-2016-1972 can be exploited through a race condition leading to a use-after-free condition.
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-1972?
CVE-2016-1972 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 45.0 on Windows.
Can CVE-2016-1972 impact other systems apart from Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2016-1972 specifically impacts the libvpx component of Mozilla Firefox and does not affect other systems.
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