CVE-2014-1522: Critical severity Fedoraproject Fedora vulnerability
The mozilla::dom::OscillatorNodeEngine::ComputeCustom function in the Web Audio subsystem in Mozilla Firefox before 29.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read, memory corruption, and application crash) via crafted content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1522?
CVE-2014-1522 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1522?
To fix CVE-2014-1522, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 29.0 or later and SeaMonkey to version 2.26 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-1522?
CVE-2014-1522 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 29.0 and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.26, along with specific versions of Linux distributions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-1522?
The impacts of CVE-2014-1522 include memory corruption, application crashes, and the potential for arbitrary code execution.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2014-1522?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2014-1522; updating the software is the recommended action.