CRITICAL

CVE-2016-9899

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

36.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Use-after-free while manipulating DOM events and removing audio elements due to errors in the handling of node adoption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.

Technical details

Published
6/11/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9899?

Use-after-free while manipulating DOM events and removing audio elements due to errors in the handling of node adoption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.1, Firefox ESR < 45.6, and Thunderbird < 45.6.

Is CVE-2016-9899 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2016-9899 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 36.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-9899?

CVE-2016-9899 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2016-9899 affecting your environment?

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