CVE-2016-1946

Description

The MoofParser::Metadata function in binding/MoofParser.cpp in libstagefright in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0 does not limit the size of read operations, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted metadata.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.94% Top 15%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1946?
CVE-2016-1946 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-1946?
To fix CVE-2016-1946, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-1946 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-1946 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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