CVE-2016-9068: Use After Free

Published Nov 15, 2016
·
Updated

A use-after-free during web animations when working with timelines resulting in 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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-9068?

CVE-2016-9068 is a use-after-free vulnerability during web animations in Firefox versions prior to 50.

2

How does CVE-2016-9068 affect Firefox?

CVE-2016-9068 can result in a potentially exploitable crash when working with timelines in Firefox versions prior to 50.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9068?

CVE-2016-9068 has a severity rating of high (7) due to its potential for exploitation.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-9068?

To fix CVE-2016-9068, update Firefox to version 50 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-9068?

More information about CVE-2016-9068 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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