CVE-2016-5252: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 5, 2016
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Stack-based buffer underflow in the mozilla::gfx::BasePoint4d function in Mozilla Firefox before 48.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted two-dimensional graphics data that is mishandled during clipping-region calculations.

Launchpad

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Oracle Linux=5.0
Oracle Linux=6
Oracle Linux=7
Mozilla Firefox<=47.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=45.2.0
Mozilla Firefox=45.3.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.2.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=45.3.0
debian/firefox
137.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.8.0esr-1128.9.0esr-2

Event History

Aug 5, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:19 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:29 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-5252?

CVE-2016-5252 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted two-dimensional graphics data.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5252?

CVE-2016-5252 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5252?

Oracle Linux versions 5.0, 6, and 7, Mozilla Firefox versions up to 47.0.1, and Mozilla Firefox ESR versions 45.1.0, 45.1.1, 45.2.0, and 45.3.0 are affected by CVE-2016-5252.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-5252?

To fix CVE-2016-5252, update Mozilla Firefox to version 48.0 or newer, or update Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 45.3.0 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5252?

More information about CVE-2016-5252 can be found on the CVE website (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5252), Mozilla security advisories (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-67/), and Bugzilla (https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1268854).

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