CVE-2015-7216: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 16 2015(Updated: )
The gdk-pixbuf configuration in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 on Linux GNOME platforms incorrectly enables the JasPer decoder, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted JPEG 2000 image.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Firefox | <=42.0 | |
| GNOME | ||
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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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-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/mfsa2015-143.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79278
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034426
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2833-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1197059
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7216?
CVE-2015-7216 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential denial of service effects.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7216?
To fix CVE-2015-7216, update Mozilla Firefox to version 43.0 or later on affected Fedora or openSUSE systems.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7216?
CVE-2015-7216 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox up to and including 42.0.
Are Fedora and openSUSE affected by CVE-2015-7216?
Yes, both Fedora 22, 23 and openSUSE versions 13.1, 13.2, and 42.1 are affected by CVE-2015-7216.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-7216 enable?
CVE-2015-7216 can allow remote attackers to exploit a crafted JPEG 2000 image to cause a denial of service.
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