CVE-2014-1498
First published: Wed Mar 19 2014(Updated: )
The crypto.generateCRMFRequest method in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.25 does not properly validate a certain key type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors that trigger generation of a key that supports the Elliptic Curve ec-dual-use algorithm.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =11-sp3 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp3 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp3 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | =11-sp3 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.3 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <2.25 | |
| Firefox | <28.0 | |
| =11-sp3 | ||
| =11-sp3 | ||
| =11-sp3 | ||
| =11-sp3 | ||
| =11.3 | ||
| =13.1 | ||
| =11.4 | ||
| =12.3 | ||
| <2.25 | ||
| <28.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00016.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-18.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=935618
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1498?
CVE-2014-1498 has a severity rating of medium, as it can cause a denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1498?
To fix CVE-2014-1498, update Mozilla Firefox to version 28.0 or higher and SeaMonkey to version 2.25 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1498?
CVE-2014-1498 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 28.0 and SeaMonkey versions before 2.25.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-1498 enable?
CVE-2014-1498 enables remote attackers to trigger application crashes, leading to a denial of service.
Is CVE-2014-1498 exploitable from remote locations?
Yes, CVE-2014-1498 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service without physical access.
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