CVE-2016-1935: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jan 31 2016(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the BufferSubData function in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted WebGL content.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Oracle Linux | =5.0 | |
| Oracle Linux | =6 | |
| Oracle Linux | =7 | |
| Firefox | <=43.0.4 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.1.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.2.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.3.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.4.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.5.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.1.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.2.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.3.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.4.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00101.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00105.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0071.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0258.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3457
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3491
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-03.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81952
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2880-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2880-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2904-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1220450
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1935?
CVE-2016-1935 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1935?
To fix CVE-2016-1935, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 44.0 or later, or migrate to Firefox ESR version 38.6 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-1935?
CVE-2016-1935 affects Firefox versions prior to 44.0 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 38.6.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-1935?
CVE-2016-1935 affects multiple platforms including openSUSE and Oracle Linux when running the vulnerable Firefox versions.
Can CVE-2016-1935 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1935 can be exploited remotely via crafted WebGL content.
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