CVE-2016-2798: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2798: The graphite2::GlyphCache::Loader::Loader function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox b...

The graphite2::GlyphCache::Loader::Loader function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 45.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified 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-2016-2798 is a flaw in Graphite 2 font handling used by Firefox. A malicious Graphite smart font could crash affected software through a buffer over-read, with sources noting possible unspecified other impact. This mainly matters where legacy Firefox or Graphite 2 packages remain installed. Exposure is most likely on systems still running Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, Firefox before 45.0, Firefox ESR before 38.7, or distribution packages not updated from 2016 advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless old browser or font-rendering packages are still present. Prioritize remediation on endpoints that browse the web or open untrusted documents. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Graphite 2 to 1.3.6 or later where available.; Upgrade Firefox to 45.0 or later, or ESR 38.7 or later.; Apply relevant vendor security updates from Mozilla, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, or Oracle..

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=1248805CVE 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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