CVE-2016-1976: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the DesktopDisplayDevice class in the WebRTC implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 on Windows might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1976?
CVE-2016-1976 has a severity rating that may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability, leading to potential denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1976?
To fix CVE-2016-1976, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 45.0 or later, which addresses the use-after-free vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1976?
CVE-2016-1976 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 44.0.2 on Windows.
Can CVE-2016-1976 lead to data loss?
While the primary risk of CVE-2016-1976 is denial of service, it could indirectly lead to data loss through application crashes.
Is WebRTC affected by CVE-2016-1976?
Yes, the WebRTC implementation as found in Mozilla Firefox is associated with CVE-2016-1976.