high
7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-2716: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 14 2015(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.7, and Thunderbird before 31.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of compressed XML data, a related issue to CVE-2015-1283.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Data Risk Manager<=2.0.6
Firefox<=37.0.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12.0
openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE=13.2
Thunderbird<=31.5
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=11.3
Firefox=31.0
Firefox=31.1.0
Firefox=31.1.1
Firefox=31.3.0
Firefox=31.5.1
Firefox=31.5.2
Firefox=31.5.3
Firefox ESR=31.1
Firefox ESR=31.2
Firefox ESR=31.3
Firefox ESR=31.4
Firefox ESR=31.5
Firefox ESR=31.6.0
Firefox ESR=31.0
Firefox ESR=31.1.0
Firefox ESR=31.1.1
Firefox ESR=31.3.0
Firefox ESR=31.5.1
Firefox ESR=31.5.2
Firefox ESR=31.5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-2716?

    CVE-2015-2716 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-2716?

    The recommended solution for CVE-2015-2716 is to update affected Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or related software to their latest supported versions.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2716?

    CVE-2015-2716 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 38.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.7, and Thunderbird before 31.7.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-2716 involve?

    CVE-2015-2716 involves a buffer overflow attack that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a specific fix for IBM Data Risk Manager related to CVE-2015-2716?

    Yes, IBM Data Risk Manager versions up to 2.0.6 may require a patch to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-2716.

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