CVE-2016-5264 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the nsNodeUtils::NativeAnonymousChildListChange function of Mozilla Firefox before version 48.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.3. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through heap memory corruption by manipulating SVG elements during effect application. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 47.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
45.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:45.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
45.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:45.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
45.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:45.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
45.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:45.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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