CVE-2016-2793
UnknownEPSS 2.72%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2793 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CachedCmap.cpp 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CachedCmap.cpp 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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Linux | 5.0 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 44.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.1.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.2.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.2.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.3.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.5.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.6.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.6.1 |
| Sil | Graphite2 | <= 1.3.5 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise | 12.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- 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.securityfocus.com/bid/84222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1243513Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.htmlThird Party Advisory
- 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.securityfocus.com/bid/84222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1243513Issue Tracking
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2793?
CachedCmap.cpp 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-2793?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2793 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2793?
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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