CVE-2016-9066: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow resulting in a potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data.
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-2016-9066?
CVE-2016-9066 is a vulnerability that can cause a buffer overflow and potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues in Thunderbird, Firefox ESR, and Firefox.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9066?
Thunderbird versions below 45.5, Firefox ESR versions below 45.5, and Firefox versions below 50 are affected by CVE-2016-9066.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9066?
CVE-2016-9066 has a severity value of 7, categorized as high.
How does CVE-2016-9066 occur?
CVE-2016-9066 occurs due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data, leading to a buffer overflow and potential crash.
How can CVE-2016-9066 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2016-9066, it is recommended to update Thunderbird to version 45.5 or newer, Firefox ESR to version 45.5 or newer, and Firefox to version 50 or newer.