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CVE-2015-4506

UnknownEPSS 4.92%

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CVE-2015-4506 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the vp9_init_context_buffers function in libvpx, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP9 file.. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the vp9_init_context_buffers function in libvpx, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP9 file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.92%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 40.0.3
MozillaFirefox38.0
MozillaFirefox38.0.1
MozillaFirefox38.0.5
MozillaFirefox38.1.0
MozillaFirefox38.1.1
MozillaFirefox38.2.0
MozillaFirefox38.2.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4506?
Buffer overflow in the vp9_init_context_buffers function in libvpx, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP9 file.
How severe is CVE-2015-4506?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4506 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4506?
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