Improper input validation in Mozilla Firefox
CVE-2016-5292
During URL parsing, a maliciously crafted URL can cause a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.015 (71.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Mozilla Firefox — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mozilla.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@mozilla.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- security@mozilla.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security@mozilla.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5292?
- CVE-2016-5292 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-06-11.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5292?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.