CVE-2016-9079
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
84.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in SVG Animation has been discovered. An exploit built on this vulnerability has been discovered in the wild targeting Firefox and Tor Browser users on Windows. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.0.2, Firefox ESR < 45.5.1, and Thunderbird < 45.5.1.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-06-22
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-07-13
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-9079?
A use-after-free vulnerability in SVG Animation has been discovered. An exploit built on this vulnerability has been discovered in the wild targeting Firefox and Tor Browser users on Windows. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.0.2, Firefox ESR < 45.5.1, and Thunderbird < 45.5.1.
Is CVE-2016-9079 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2016-9079 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-07-13.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-9079?
CVE-2016-9079 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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