CVE-2015-4496 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-grmx-f2j7-2qwf, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-4496.