CVE-2016-2790: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2790: The graphite2::TtfUtil::GetTableInfo function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before...

The graphite2::TtfUtil::GetTableInfo function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, does not initialize memory for an unspecified data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via a crafted Graphite smart font.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2790 is a font-handling flaw in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, including use in older Firefox releases. A crafted Graphite smart font could crash affected software and may have had other unspecified impact. The main business concern is legacy systems parsing untrusted fonts or web content. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux desktops, servers, or applications with Graphite 2 below 1.3.6, or old Firefox/Firefox ESR builds that render untrusted fonts or web content. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless unsupported systems still process untrusted content. Remediation should focus on confirming old Firefox and Graphite 2 packages are gone or patched. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Graphite 2 to version 1.3.6 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Firefox to 45.0 or later and Firefox ESR to 38.7 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, openSUSE, or Oracle Linux vendor updates..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 13, 2016, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1243464CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201605-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
GLSA-201701-63CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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