critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2799: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Mar 13 2016(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the graphite2::Slot::setAttr function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Graphite smart font.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Linux=5.0
Oracle Linux=6
Oracle Linux=7
SUSE Linux=42.1
SUSE Linux=13.1
SUSE Linux=13.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12.0
Firefox<=44.0.2
Firefox ESR=38.0
Firefox ESR=38.0.1
Firefox ESR=38.0.5
Firefox ESR=38.1.0
Firefox ESR=38.1.1
Firefox ESR=38.2.0
Firefox ESR=38.2.1
Firefox ESR=38.3.0
Firefox ESR=38.4.0
Firefox ESR=38.5.0
Firefox ESR=38.5.1
Firefox ESR=38.6.0
Firefox ESR=38.6.1
Graphite2<=1.3.5
Firefox=38.0
Firefox=38.0.1
Firefox=38.0.5
Firefox=38.1.0
Firefox=38.1.1
Firefox=38.2.0
Firefox=38.2.1
Firefox=38.3.0
Firefox=38.4.0
Firefox=38.5.0
Firefox=38.5.1
Firefox=38.6.0
Firefox=38.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2799?

    CVE-2016-2799 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2799?

    To fix CVE-2016-2799, update to the patched versions of Graphite2, Mozilla Firefox, or Firefox ESR as applicable.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-2799?

    CVE-2016-2799 affects various versions of Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Graphite2 across multiple operating systems, including Oracle Linux and openSUSE.

  • Can CVE-2016-2799 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2799 can be exploited remotely through crafted Graphite smart fonts.

  • What happens if I do not mitigate CVE-2016-2799?

    If CVE-2016-2799 is not mitigated, it may allow attackers to cause denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.

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