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CVE-2016-2801

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

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CVE-2016-2801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The graphite2::TtfUtil::CmapSubtable12Lookup function in TtfUtil.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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2797.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The graphite2::TtfUtil::CmapSubtable12Lookup function in TtfUtil.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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2797.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
SuseLinux Enterprise12.0
SilGraphite2<= 1.3.5
OracleLinux5.0
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
MozillaFirefox<= 44.0.2
MozillaFirefox38.0
MozillaFirefox38.0.1
MozillaFirefox38.0.5
MozillaFirefox38.1.0
MozillaFirefox38.1.1
MozillaFirefox38.2.0
MozillaFirefox38.2.1
MozillaFirefox38.3.0
MozillaFirefox38.4.0
MozillaFirefox38.5.0
MozillaFirefox38.5.1
MozillaFirefox38.6.0
MozillaFirefox38.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2801?
The graphite2::TtfUtil::CmapSubtable12Lookup function in TtfUtil.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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2797.
How severe is CVE-2016-2801?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2801?
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