Vulnerability Description
The graphite2::GlyphCache::Loader::Loader function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Graphite smart font.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 44.0.2 |
| Sil | Graphite2 | <= 1.3.5 |
| Oracle | Linux | 5.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise | 12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00050.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00068.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00093.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00008.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3510
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3515
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3520
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2016/mfsa2016-37.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2798?
CVE-2016-2798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The graphite2::GlyphCache::Loader::Loader function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2016-2798?
CVE-2016-2798 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Sil Graphite2, Oracle Linux, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse.