CVE-2015-7179: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 24 2015(Updated: )
The VertexBufferInterface::reserveVertexSpace function in libGLES in ANGLE, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3 on Windows, incorrectly allocates memory for shader attribute arrays, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via crafted (1) OpenGL or (2) WebGL content.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Firefox | <=40.0.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Firefox | =38.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =38.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =38.1.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.1.1 | |
| Firefox | =38.2.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.2.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Firefox | <=40.0.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Firefox ESR | =38.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0.5 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.1.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.1.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.2.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00005.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-113.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76816
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033640
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1190526
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7179?
CVE-2015-7179 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7179?
To fix CVE-2015-7179, update Mozilla Firefox to version 41.0 or later.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7179?
CVE-2015-7179 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 40.0.3 and Firefox ESR versions before 38.3.
Can CVE-2015-7179 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7179 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is Mozilla Firefox ESR affected by CVE-2015-7179?
Yes, Mozilla Firefox ESR versions 38.x up to 38.2.1 are affected by CVE-2015-7179.
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