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
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 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.
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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].