CVE-2016-5275 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Firefox's canvas rendering, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.
- 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-2016-5275?
CVE-2016-5275 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 22 Sep 2016. 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
Buffer overflow in the mozilla::gfx::FilterSupport::ComputeSourceNeededRegions function in Mozilla Firefox before 49.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging improper interaction between empty filters and CANVAS element rendering.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5275?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5275?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-5275 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5275 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx5p-r5h3-74m9, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-5275.