CVE-2015-7180
HighSummary
The ReadbackResultWriterD3D11::Run function in Mozilla Firefox before version 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before version 38.3 misinterprets the return value of a function call. This may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to application crashes, affecting service availability. There is also a risk that attackers could exploit it for other unknown attacks.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Mozilla Firefox to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Regular software updates are crucial for maintaining security.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The ReadbackResultWriterD3D11::Run function in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3 misinterprets the return value of a function call, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.