CVE-2016-5297: Integer Overflow
An error in argument length checking in JavaScript, leading to potential integer overflows or other bounds checking issues.
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2016-5296
- CVE-2016-5294
- CVE-2016-5297
- CVE-2016-9066
- CVE-2016-5291
- CVE-2016-9074
- CVE-2016-5290
- CVE-2016-5292
- CVE-2016-5293
- CVE-2016-9064
- CVE-2016-9065
- CVE-2016-9067
- CVE-2016-9068
- CVE-2016-9072
- CVE-2016-9075
- CVE-2016-9077
- CVE-2016-5295
- CVE-2016-5298
- CVE-2016-5299
- CVE-2016-9061
- CVE-2016-9062
- CVE-2016-9070
- CVE-2016-9073
- CVE-2016-9076
- CVE-2016-9063
- CVE-2016-9071
- CVE-2016-5289
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5297?
CVE-2016-5297 is a vulnerability in JavaScript argument length checking that can lead to potential integer overflows or other bounds checking issues.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5297?
Mozilla Thunderbird up to version 45.5, Mozilla Firefox ESR up to version 45.5, and Mozilla Firefox up to version 50 are affected by CVE-2016-5297.
How severe is CVE-2016-5297?
CVE-2016-5297 has a severity level of 7, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2016-5297?
Apply the necessary updates/remedies provided by Mozilla for the affected software versions (Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Firefox ESR, Mozilla Firefox).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5297?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-5297 in the references provided: [Link1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1303678), [Link2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-93/), [Link3](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/).