CVE-2015-7202: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 16 2015(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=42.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedora | =23 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174083.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-December/174253.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00008.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-134.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79279
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034426
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2833-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1188105
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1193757
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1193999
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1194002
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1194006
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1197012
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1200580
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1207571
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1208059
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1212305
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1219330
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1221421
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1221904
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7202?
CVE-2015-7202 is classified as a vulnerability that could lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7202?
To fix CVE-2015-7202, update Mozilla Firefox to version 43.0 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7202?
CVE-2015-7202 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 43.0.
Can CVE-2015-7202 allow for memory corruption?
Yes, CVE-2015-7202 can allow for memory corruption leading to application crashes.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-7202?
CVE-2015-7202 affects various systems using Mozilla Firefox, including openSUSE and Fedora distributions.
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