CVE-2016-2806: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Apr 30 2016(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 46.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.1 allow 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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 | |
| Firefox | <=45.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =45.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00005.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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00038.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0695.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3601
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-39.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035692
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2936-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2936-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2936-3
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1212328
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1228882
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1231919
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1238592
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1242668
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1242810
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1251922
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1253099
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1254122
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1255949
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1256065
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1258231
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1260439
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2806?
CVE-2016-2806 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2806?
To fix CVE-2016-2806, update Mozilla Firefox to version 46.0 or later, or apply relevant patches provided by your operating system vendor.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2806?
CVE-2016-2806 affects multiple versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 46.0 and various Linux distributions running specific outdated versions.
Can CVE-2016-2806 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2016-2806 primarily causes denial of service, the potential for arbitrary code execution may lead to security breaches if exploited.
Is CVE-2016-2806 actively being exploited?
As of the last reports, there were concerns about the potential for exploitation of CVE-2016-2806, emphasizing the importance of updates.
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