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CVE-2016-2805: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Apr 30 2016(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Firefox=38.7.0
Firefox=38.7.1
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
Firefox ESR=38.7.0
Firefox ESR=38.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2805?

    CVE-2016-2805 is categorized as a critical vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption and possible arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2805?

    To remediate CVE-2016-2805, update Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 38.8 or later.

  • What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-2805?

    CVE-2016-2805 affects Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR versions prior to 38.8, including versions 38.0 to 38.7.1.

  • Can CVE-2016-2805 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2805 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • What kind of impact does CVE-2016-2805 have on systems?

    The impact of CVE-2016-2805 includes application crashes and potential unauthorized access due to memory corruption.

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