CVE-2016-2818: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 13, 2016
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

42 affected components
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux For Scientific Computing=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Firefox<=46.0.1
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12.0-sp1
Novell Suse Package Hub For Suse Linux Enterprise=12
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop=12.0-sp1
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server=12.0
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server=12.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.1

Event History

Jun 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2818?

CVE-2016-2818 is considered a critical vulnerability as it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2818?

To fix CVE-2016-2818, update Mozilla Firefox to version 47.0 or later, or Firefox ESR to version 45.2 or later.

3

What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-2818?

CVE-2016-2818 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 47.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 45.2.

4

Can CVE-2016-2818 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-2818 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause application crashes or execute arbitrary code.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-2818 on system security?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-2818 on system security include memory corruption, application crashes, and unauthorized code execution.

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