high
8.1
CWE
119 200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1526: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Feb 13 2016(Updated: )

The TtfUtil:LocaLookup function in TtfUtil.cpp in Libgraphite in Graphite 2 1.2.4, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.6.1, incorrectly validates a size value, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted Graphite smart font.

Credit: cret@cert.org cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian GNU/Linux=7.0
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
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
Mozilla Firefox=38.4.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.5.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.5.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.5.2
Mozilla Firefox=38.6.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<=38.5.1
libgraphite2=1.2.4
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
Fedoraproject Fedora=23
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
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.4.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.5.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.5.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.5.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1526?

    CVE-2016-1526 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1526?

    To fix CVE-2016-1526, update to the latest version of affected software that contains the security patch.

  • What are the affected software versions for CVE-2016-1526?

    CVE-2016-1526 affects specific versions of Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Libgraphite.

  • Can CVE-2016-1526 cause data leaks?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1526 can allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-2016-1526 related to Denial of Service?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1526 may lead to a denial of service condition due to improper validation.

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