What is the severity of CVE-2016-1944?

CVE-2016-1944 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1944?

To fix CVE-2016-1944, update Mozilla Firefox to version 44.0 or later, or upgrade your OpenSUSE system to a patched version.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-1944?

CVE-2016-1944 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 44.0, as well as specific versions of OpenSUSE including 42.1, 13.1, and 13.2.

What impact does CVE-2016-1944 have?

CVE-2016-1944 may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially lead to unspecified additional impacts due to memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-1944 being actively exploited?

While specific exploitation details for CVE-2016-1944 are not publicly documented, it is advisable to apply the necessary updates to mitigate risks.

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CVE-2016-1944

critical

CWE

119

31/1/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1944: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Jan 31 2016(Updated: )

The Buffer11::NativeBuffer11::map function in ANGLE, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mozilla Firefox	=43.0.4
openSUSE	=42.1
openSUSE	=13.1
openSUSE	=13.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1944?
CVE-2016-1944 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1944?
To fix CVE-2016-1944, update Mozilla Firefox to version 44.0 or later, or upgrade your OpenSUSE system to a patched version.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1944?
CVE-2016-1944 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 44.0, as well as specific versions of OpenSUSE including 42.1, 13.1, and 13.2.
What impact does CVE-2016-1944 have?
CVE-2016-1944 may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially lead to unspecified additional impacts due to memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-1944 being actively exploited?
While specific exploitation details for CVE-2016-1944 are not publicly documented, it is advisable to apply the necessary updates to mitigate risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1944?
CVE-2016-1944 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1944?
To fix CVE-2016-1944, update Mozilla Firefox to version 44.0 or later, or upgrade your OpenSUSE system to a patched version.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1944?
CVE-2016-1944 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 44.0, as well as specific versions of OpenSUSE including 42.1, 13.1, and 13.2.
What impact does CVE-2016-1944 have?
CVE-2016-1944 may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially lead to unspecified additional impacts due to memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-1944 being actively exploited?
While specific exploitation details for CVE-2016-1944 are not publicly documented, it is advisable to apply the necessary updates to mitigate risks.