CVE-2016-5255: Use After Free
First published: Fri Aug 05 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <=47.0.1 | |
| debian/firefox | 133.0.3-1 | |
| debian/firefox-esr | 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.5.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1 128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1 128.5.0esr-1 128.5.1esr-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-71.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1212356
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00029.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3044-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92260
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036508
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-5255
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-71/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5255
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5255
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5255
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-5255
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5255?
CVE-2016-5255 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the js::PreliminaryObjectArray::sweep function in Mozilla Firefox before version 48.0.
How does CVE-2016-5255 affect Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2016-5255 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in Mozilla Firefox through crafted JavaScript that is mishandled during incremental garbage collection.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5255?
CVE-2016-5255 has a severity score of 8.8 (high severity).
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-5255?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 47.0.1 are affected by CVE-2016-5255.
How can I fix CVE-2016-5255 in Mozilla Firefox?
To fix CVE-2016-5255, update Mozilla Firefox to version 48.0 or later.
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