CVE-2015-4512 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before version 41.0 on Linux, specifically within the gfx/2d/DataSurfaceHelpers.cpp component. This flaw arises from an improper attempt to use Cairo with mismatched 32-bit color-depth surface creation and 16-bit display, which can be triggered by a CANVAS element during 2D rendering. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.4 (Medium), this vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 40.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
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