CVE-2016-2824: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
The TSymbolTableLevel class in ANGLE, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 on Windows, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering use of a WebGL shader that writes to an array.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Firefox ESR | =45.1.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =45.1.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Firefox | <=46.0.1 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Any of | ||
| Firefox | =45.1.0 | |
| Firefox | =45.1.1 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Firefox | <=46.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00055.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-53.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91075
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036057
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1248580
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2824?
CVE-2016-2824 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2824?
To fix CVE-2016-2824, update Mozilla Firefox to version 47.0 or later or apply the patches provided in the latest security updates.
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2016-2824?
CVE-2016-2824 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 46.0.1 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 45.2.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2016-2824?
No, Microsoft Windows is not directly affected by CVE-2016-2824, but vulnerable applications running on Windows are.
What impact does CVE-2016-2824 have on users?
Users may experience application crashes and potential denial of service when exploiting CVE-2016-2824 through specific WebGL shader usage.
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