How severe is CVE-2015-5962?

CVE-2015-5962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5962?

CVE-2015-5962 affects Mozilla Firefox Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5962?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-5962 published?

CVE-2015-5962 was published on 2015-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5962

CVE-2015-5962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox Os
Published: 2015-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer signedness error in the SharedBufferManagerParent::RecvAllocateGrallocBuffer function in the buffer-management implementation in the graphics layer in Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.2 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a negative value of a size parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5962?: Integer signedness error in the SharedBufferManagerParent::RecvAllocateGrallocBuffer function in the buffer-management implementation in the graphics layer in Mozilla Firefox OS before 2.2 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a negative value of a size parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-5962?: CVE-2015-5962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5962?: CVE-2015-5962 affects Mozilla Firefox Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5962 published?: CVE-2015-5962 was published on 2015-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mozilla:firefox_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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