Intrusion PreventionMozilla.Firefox.Audio.Elements.Use.After.Free
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Use After Free vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox.
The vulnerability is caused by an error in the vulnerable software when manipulating DOM events and audio elements. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Mozilla Foundation Firefox prior to 50.1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-94
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 43621 |
| Created | Feb 09, 2017 |
| Updated | Mar 07, 2017 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-9899 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 85.18% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Mozilla |