CVE-2016-9076: Input Validation

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1276976
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298
• https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• MFSA2016-89

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2016-5296
• CVE-2016-5292
• CVE-2016-5293
• CVE-2016-5294
• CVE-2016-5297
• CVE-2016-9064
• CVE-2016-9065
• CVE-2016-9066
• CVE-2016-9067
• CVE-2016-9068
• CVE-2016-9072
• CVE-2016-9075
• CVE-2016-9077
• CVE-2016-5291
• CVE-2016-5295
• CVE-2016-5298
• CVE-2016-5299
• CVE-2016-9061
• CVE-2016-9062
• CVE-2016-9070
• CVE-2016-9073
• CVE-2016-9074
• CVE-2016-9076
• CVE-2016-9063
• CVE-2016-9071
• CVE-2016-5289
• CVE-2016-5290

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CVE-2016-9076?

  CVE-2016-9076 is a vulnerability in Firefox versions prior to 50, where a <select> dropdown menu can be used to cover location bar content, potentially leading to spoofing attacks.

• How can CVE-2016-9076 be exploited?

  CVE-2016-9076 can be exploited by using a <select> dropdown menu to cover the location bar content in Firefox when e10s (Electrolysis) is enabled.

• What is the severity rating of CVE-2016-9076?

  The severity rating of CVE-2016-9076 is medium, with a severity value of 5.9.

• Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-9076?

  Firefox versions prior to 50 are affected by CVE-2016-9076.

• How can I fix CVE-2016-9076?

  To fix CVE-2016-9076, it is recommended to update Firefox to version 50 or above.