Is CVE-2016-9079 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-9079 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-9079 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2016-9079 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-9079?

CVE-2016-9079 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2016-9079

Published: June 22, 2023

EPSS:84.81%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.3th

Official Description

Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird contain a use-after-free vulnerability in SVG Animation, targeting Firefox and Tor browser users on Windows.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird contain a use-after-free vulnerability in SVG Animation, targeting Firefox and Tor browser users on Windows.

Added to KEV: 2023-06-22Federal patch deadline: 2023-07-13

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This use-after-free vulnerability in SVG Animation affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, specifically targeting Firefox and Tor browser users on Windows. With an EPSS score of 0.84813, there is a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation. This is an urgent risk for affected users.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable, likely through malicious web content.

Recommended Action

Users should immediately update Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird to the latest patched versions. Ensure that browser and operating system security settings are configured to minimize exposure to untrusted content.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9079 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2016-9079 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.