CVE-2016-5256

Critical

Published: 22/09/2016(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before version 49.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit these vulnerabilities to disrupt browser functionality or gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Mozilla Firefox to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with these vulnerabilities.

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.