Vulnerability Description
The MoofParser::Metadata function in binding/MoofParser.cpp in libstagefright in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 does not limit the size of read operations, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted metadata.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 43.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00002.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-10.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81950
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2880-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2880-2
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1232069
- https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/2a57c0a0cf19Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00002.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-10.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81950
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034825
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1946?
CVE-2016-1946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The MoofParser::Metadata function in binding/MoofParser.cpp in libstagefright in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 does not limit the size of read operations, which might allow remote attackers to cause a d...
How severe is CVE-2016-1946?
CVE-2016-1946 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Mozilla Firefox.