Graphite up to 2-1.2.3 libgraphite Code.cpp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Graphite up to 2-1.2.3. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file Code.cpp of the component libgraphite. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-1522. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Graphite up to 2-1.2.3. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file Code.cpp of the component libgraphite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Code.cpp in Libgraphite in Graphite 2 1.2.4, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 43.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.6.1, does not consider recursive load calls during a size check, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Graphite smart font.

The weakness was shared 02/13/2016 as MFSA2016-14 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at mozilla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1522. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88672 (CentOS 5 / 6 / 7 : firefox (CESA-2016:0197)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350005 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for graphite2: ALAS-2016-696).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88672), SecurityFocus (BID 82991†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56932†). The entries VDB-80933, VDB-80935 and VDB-80938 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Mozilla Firefox up to 42.x
  • Mozilla Firefox ESR up to 38.6.0

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 88672
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 / 6 / 7 : firefox (CESA-2016:0197)
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OpenVAS ID: 703479
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3479-1 (graphite2 - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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01/07/2016 🔍
02/11/2016 +35 days 🔍
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03/02/2016 +18 days 🔍
10/23/2024 +3157 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: MFSA2016-14
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-1522 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1522
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80934
SecurityFocus: 82991
Vulnerability Center: 56932 - Libgraphite 2-1.2.4 Remote DoS, Information Disclosure and Code Execution via a Specially Crafted Font - CVE-2016-1522, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2016 11:00
Updated: 10/23/2024 03:38
Changes: 02/13/2016 11:00 (42), 01/31/2018 09:55 (25), 07/08/2022 03:50 (2), 07/08/2022 03:57 (11), 07/08/2022 04:05 (1), 10/23/2024 03:38 (26)
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