Mozilla.Firefox.HTML5.Fragments.Heap.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Heap Buffer Overflow in Mozilla Firefox.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the HTML5 parser when handling a maliciously crafted HTML file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious web page and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Mozilla Firefox before 47.0 and Firefox ESR 45.x before 45.2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-50/
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:critical:high |