7.5
CWE
254
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9072

First published: Tue Nov 15 2016(Updated: )

When a new Firefox profile is created on 64-bit Windows installations, the sandbox for 64-bit NPAPI plugins is not enabled by default. Note: This issue only affects 64-bit Windows. 32-bit Windows and other operating systems are unaffected.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<50
50
<50
50
Mozilla Firefox<50.0
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2016-9072.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9072?

    CVE-2016-9072 has a severity level of high.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9072?

    Firefox versions prior to 50 on 64-bit Windows installations are affected by CVE-2016-9072.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2016-9072?

    To fix the vulnerability CVE-2016-9072, update your Firefox installation to version 50 or higher.

  • Are 32-bit Windows installations affected by CVE-2016-9072?

    No, 32-bit Windows installations are unaffected by CVE-2016-9072.

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