CVE-2016-5292: Input Validation
Published Nov 15, 2016
·Updated
During URL parsing, a maliciously crafted URL can cause a potentially exploitable crash.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<50
50
Mozilla Firefox<50.0
Event History
Nov 15, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2016-5292.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5292?
CVE-2016-5292 has a severity rating of high.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-5292?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to but not including 50 are affected by CVE-2016-5292.
4
How can a maliciously crafted URL exploit CVE-2016-5292?
A maliciously crafted URL can cause a potentially exploitable crash during URL parsing in the affected software.
5
How can I fix CVE-2016-5292?
To fix CVE-2016-5292, update Mozilla Firefox to version 50 or later.