CVE-2016-2827: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
A content security policy (CSP) containing a referrer directive with no values can cause a non-exploitable crash.
Other sources
The mozilla::net::IsValidReferrerPolicy function in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a Content Security Policy (CSP) referrer directive with zero values.
— Launchpad
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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2827?
CVE-2016-2827 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2016-2827 impact users?
CVE-2016-2827 can cause a non-exploitable out-of-bounds read and application crash in Firefox.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2827?
CVE-2016-2827 has a severity value of 6.5 which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2016-2827?
To fix CVE-2016-2827, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 49.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-2827?
More information about CVE-2016-2827 can be found on the Mozilla Bugzilla and Mozilla Security Advisories websites.