CVE-2014-1505: Infoleak
The SVG filter implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive displacement-correlation information, and possibly bypass the Same Origin Policy and read text from a different domain, via a timing attack involving feDisplacementMap elements, a related issue to CVE-2013-1693.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-1505?
CVE-2014-1505 is a vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and bypass the Same Origin Policy.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-1505?
Mozilla Firefox versions before 28.0, Firefox ESR versions before 24.4, Thunderbird versions before 24.4, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.25 are affected by CVE-2014-1505.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1505?
CVE-2014-1505 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2014-1505?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2014-1505 to obtain sensitive displacement-correlation information and potentially bypass the Same Origin Policy.
Are there any known fixes or patches for CVE-2014-1505?
Yes, patches and updates are available for Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey to address CVE-2014-1505.