CVE-2015-4486
UnknownEPSS 6.61%
Last modified
CVE-2015-4486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The decrease_ref_count function in libvpx in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via malformed WebM video data.. EPSS estimates a 6.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The decrease_ref_count function in libvpx in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via malformed WebM video data.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 39.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.1.0 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1178148Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-2Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1178148Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-4486?
The decrease_ref_count function in libvpx in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via malformed WebM video data.
How severe is CVE-2015-4486?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4486?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-4486?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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