CVE-2014-1542: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 11 2014(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Speex resampler in the Web Audio subsystem in Mozilla Firefox before 30.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a crafted AudioBuffer channel count and sample rate.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <=29.0.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-07/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59052
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59171
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59486
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59866
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-53.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67968
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030388
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2243-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=991533
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1542?
CVE-2014-1542 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1542?
To fix CVE-2014-1542, update Mozilla Firefox to version 30.0 or later.
What impacts does CVE-2014-1542 have on affected systems?
CVE-2014-1542 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-1542?
CVE-2014-1542 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 29.0.1, as well as certain versions of openSUSE and Oracle Solaris.
Is there a specific environment where CVE-2014-1542 is more critical?
CVE-2014-1542 poses a higher risk in environments where Mozilla Firefox is used for untrusted web content, especially in versions prior to 30.0.
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