CVE-2016-1956
First published: Sun Mar 13 2016(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 on Linux, when an Intel video driver is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or stack memory corruption) by triggering use of a WebGL shader.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=44.0.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| SUSE Package Hub for SUSE Linux Enterprise | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00008.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-19.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035215
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2917-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2917-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2917-3
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1199923
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1956?
CVE-2016-1956 has a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1956?
To remediate CVE-2016-1956, users should update their Mozilla Firefox to version 45.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-1956?
CVE-2016-1956 affects users of Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 45.0 on Linux systems using certain Intel video drivers.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1956?
CVE-2016-1956 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption or stack memory corruption.
Can CVE-2016-1956 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1956 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted WebGL shaders.
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