Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE covers multiple memory-corruption flaws in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR before 38.2. A malicious remote site or content could crash the browser and may have allowed arbitrary code execution. The sources do not identify active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, kiosks, servers, or packaged Linux images still running Firefox before 40.0 or Firefox ESR before 38.2, including old distribution builds referenced by vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue with potentially serious impact. Prioritize confirmation that old Firefox and ESR builds are no longer present, especially on internet-browsing endpoints and unmanaged systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox to 40.0 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Firefox ESR 38.x to 38.2 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE, or other vendor browser updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1146213CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1182711CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1178890CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201605-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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