CVE-2016-9066
Published Jun 11, 2018 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
A buffer overflow resulting in a potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 45.5, Firefox ESR < 45.5, and Firefox < 50.
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QFinch assessment
A buffer overflow resulting in a potentially exploitable crash due to memory allocation issues when handling large amounts of incoming data. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 45.5, Firefox ESR < 45.5, and Firefox < 50.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- DSA-3730 ↗
- 1037298 ↗
- bugzilla.mozilla.org ↗
- GLSA-201701-15 ↗
- 94336 ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- RHSA-2016:2780 ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- Security advisory ↗
Record history
Published Jun 11, 2018 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026