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CVE-2015-2716

UnknownEPSS 7.42%

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CVE-2015-2716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.7, and Thunderbird before 31.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of compressed XML data, a related issue to CVE-2015-1283.. EPSS estimates a 7.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.7, and Thunderbird before 31.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of compressed XML data, a related issue to CVE-2015-1283.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.42%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 37.0.2
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Desktop12.0
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server12.0
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
MozillaThunderbird<= 31.5
OracleSolaris11.3
MozillaFirefox31.0
MozillaFirefox31.1.0
MozillaFirefox31.1.1
MozillaFirefox31.3.0
MozillaFirefox31.5.1
MozillaFirefox31.5.2
MozillaFirefox31.5.3
MozillaFirefox Esr31.1
MozillaFirefox Esr31.2
MozillaFirefox Esr31.3
MozillaFirefox Esr31.4
MozillaFirefox Esr31.5
MozillaFirefox Esr31.6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2716?
Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.7, and Thunderbird before 31.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a large amount of compressed XML data, a related issue to CVE-2015-1283.
How severe is CVE-2015-2716?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2716?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST