CVE-2016-2799: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2799: Heap-based buffer overflow in the graphite2::Slot::setAttr function in Graphite 2 before 1.3.6, as used in...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the graphite2::Slot::setAttr 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 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-2016-2799 is a memory corruption flaw in Graphite 2, a font-rendering component used by Firefox and Linux distributions. A malicious Graphite smart font could crash an affected application and may have had other unspecified impact. The sources name fixed versions, but provide no CVSS score or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely where outdated Graphite 2 libraries or browsers from 2016-era Linux and Mozilla packages remain in use. Modern supported systems are likely fixed, but embedded, frozen, or manually bundled Graphite2 copies should be checked. Prioritize remediation if legacy browsers, desktop fleets, document-rendering services, or embedded Linux images still use vulnerable Graphite2. For fully supported modern systems, treat this mainly as a legacy exposure verification item. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Graphite 2 to 1.3.6 or a vendor-backported fixed package.; Upgrade Firefox to 45.0 or later, and Firefox ESR to 38.7 or later.; Apply relevant SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo, Oracle, or Mozilla advisories for affected systems..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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

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GLSA-201605-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1249081CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-63CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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