CVE-2015-4496 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted MPEG-4 video files exploiting integer overflows in Firefox's libstagefright component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2015-4496?

CVE-2015-4496 is a critical vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 16 Aug 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in libstagefright in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted sample metadata in an MPEG-4 video file, a related issue to CVE-2015-1538.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4496?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Oracle Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4496?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2015-4496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-grmx-f2j7-2qwf, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-4496.

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