CVE-2016-2819
UnknownEPSS 24.04%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via foreign-context HTML5 fragments, as demonstrated by fragments within an SVG element.. EPSS estimates a 24.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via foreign-context HTML5 fragments, as demonstrated by fragments within an SVG element.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 45.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 45.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 46.0.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2819?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via foreign-context HTML5 fragments, as demonstrated by fragments within an SVG element.
How severe is CVE-2016-2819?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2819?
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-2016-2819?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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