CVE-2016-5263: Incorrect Type Cast
Published Aug 5, 2016
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The nsDisplayList::HitTest function in Mozilla Firefox before 48.0 and ...
— Debian
Affected Software
14 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<=47.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=45.2.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.3.0
Oracle Linux=5.0
Oracle Linux=6
Oracle Linux=7
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.2.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.3.0
debian/firefox
137.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.8.0esr-1128.9.0esr-2
Event History
Aug 5, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:19 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:29 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5263?
The severity of CVE-2016-5263 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
2
How does CVE-2016-5263 affect Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2016-5263 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 48.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.3.
3
How can CVE-2016-5263 be exploited?
CVE-2016-5263 can be exploited by leveraging type confusion through a crafted web site.
4
What is the remedy for CVE-2016-5263 on Ubuntu?
The remedy for CVE-2016-5263 on Ubuntu is to upgrade to Firefox version 48.0 or later.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5263?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-5263 on the MITRE CVE website, Mozilla's security advisories, and Bugzilla.