CVE-2016-1977
HighSummary
The Machine::Code::decoder::analysis::set_ref function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack memory corruption) via a crafted Graphite smart font.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of service, posing a security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Graphite to version 1.3.6 or later and review and update Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR to the latest versions to minimize risk.
Other vulnerabilities in Graphite 2, Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR
See all- CVE-2016-2802High
The graphite2::TtfUtil::CmapSubtable4NextCodepoint function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Graphite smart font.
- CVE-2016-1969High
The setAttr function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.6.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Graphite smart font.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Machine::Code::decoder::analysis::set_ref function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack memory corruption) via a crafted Graphite smart font.