Vulnerability Description
The Off Main Thread Compositing (OMTC) implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 37.0 makes an incorrect memset call during interaction with the mozilla::layers::BufferTextureClient::AllocateForSurface function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors that trigger rendering of 2D graphics content.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 36.0.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00003.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-38.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031996
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2550-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1135511
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00003.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-38.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031996
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2550-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1135511
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0805?
CVE-2015-0805 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Off Main Thread Compositing (OMTC) implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 37.0 makes an incorrect memset call during interaction with the mozilla::layers::BufferTextureClient::AllocateForSurface...
How severe is CVE-2015-0805?
CVE-2015-0805 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0805?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Mozilla Firefox, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.