CVE-2016-1944: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1944: The Buffer11::NativeBuffer11::map function in ANGLE, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0, might allow re...

The Buffer11::NativeBuffer11::map function in ANGLE, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 44.0, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1944 is a Firefox browser vulnerability fixed before Firefox 44.0. The issue is in ANGLE handling and could let a remote attacker crash the browser through memory corruption, with other impact not specified in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely limited to systems still running Mozilla Firefox versions before 44.0 or downstream Linux packages that included the vulnerable Firefox build. Modern supported Firefox deployments are unlikely to be exposed based on the fixed-version statement. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue unless old Firefox packages remain in use. If vulnerable versions are still present, prioritize removal or update because browser memory corruption can affect user workstations through remote content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox to version 44.0 or later.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, openSUSE, or Gentoo Firefox security updates where applicable.; Identify and retire unsupported Firefox builds in managed environments..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 31, 2016, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1186621CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201605-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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