CVE-2016-2795
Published Mar 13, 2016 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The graphite2::FileFace::get_table_fn 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.
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QFinch assessment
The graphite2::FileFace::get_table_fn 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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 10%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0894 ↗
- 84222 ↗
- SUSE-SU-2016:0820 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1767 ↗
- www.oracle.com ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0731 ↗
- bugzilla.mozilla.org ↗
- SUSE-SU-2016:0727 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1778 ↗
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0876 ↗
- USN-2917-1 ↗
- USN-2927-1 ↗
Record history
Published Mar 13, 2016 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026