critical
9.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7182: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 05 2015(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ASN.1 decoder in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.19.2.1 and 3.20.x before 3.20.1, as used in Firefox before 42.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.4 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted OCTET STRING data.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
Oracle Traffic Director=11.1.1.7.0
Oracle Traffic Director=11.1.1.9.0
Oracle OpenSSO=3.0-0.7
oracle iplanet Web proxy server=4.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=38.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.2.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.2.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.3.0
Oracle GlassFish Server=2.1.1
Mozilla NSS ESR<=3.19.2.0
Mozilla NSS ESR=3.20.0
iPlanet Web Server=7.0
Mozilla Firefox<=41.0.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.2.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.2.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.3.0

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.html

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7182?

    CVE-2015-7182 has a high severity rating, as it can lead to application crashes and potential denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7182?

    To fix CVE-2015-7182, update the affected software to the patched versions released by the vendors.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2015-7182?

    CVE-2015-7182 affects various products, including specific versions of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla NSS, and Oracle products.

  • What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2015-7182?

    Exploiting CVE-2015-7182 can result in remote attackers causing denial of service by crashing the application.

  • When was CVE-2015-7182 disclosed?

    CVE-2015-7182 was disclosed in November 2015, affecting software released prior to that date.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203