Mozilla Firefox 35 SVG mozilla::gfx::CopyRect memory corruption

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox 35. This issue affects the function mozilla::gfx::CopyRect of the component SVG Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-0827. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Mozilla Firefox 35 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function mozilla::gfx::CopyRect of the component SVG Handler. 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.
The weakness was released 02/24/2015 by Abhishek Arya as MFSA 2015-19 as confirmed security advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-0827 since 01/07/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/10/2022).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81503 (CentOS 5 / 6 / 7 : firefox (CESA-2015:0265)), 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 196021 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Thunderbird Vulnerabilities (USN-2506-1)).
Upgrading to version 36 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (101080), Tenable (81503), SecurityFocus (BID 72755†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031791†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48773†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-69212, VDB-69213, VDB-69214 and VDB-69215. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.mozilla.org/
- Product: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7
VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 8.7
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 81503
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 / 6 / 7 : firefox (CESA-2015:0265)
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OpenVAS ID: 703174
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3174-1 (iceweasel - security update)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Firefox 36
Timeline
01/07/2015 🔍02/24/2015 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: mozilla.orgProduct: mozilla.org
Advisory: MFSA 2015-19
Researcher: Abhishek Arya
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0827 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0827
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69216
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X-Force: 101080 - Mozilla Firefox SVG buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 72755 - Mozilla Firefox CVE-2015-0827 Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031791 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Deny Service, Execute Arbitrary Code, Bypass Security Restrictions, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 48773 - Mozilla Firefox <36.0, ESR <31.5 and Thunderbird <31.5 Remote Information Leakage due to Out-of-Bounds Read and Write via SVG Content, Medium
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Entry
Created: 02/25/2015 12:05Updated: 03/10/2022 17:51
Changes: 02/25/2015 12:05 (77), 06/21/2017 10:45 (7), 03/10/2022 17:44 (2), 03/10/2022 17:51 (1)
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