CVE-2014-1544: Use After Free

Published Jul 23, 2014
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free error in the PK11ImportCert() function when adding NSSCertificate structures. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system or cause a denial of service.

Other sources

Use-after-free vulnerability in the CERTDestroyCertificate function in libnss3.so in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) 3.x, as used in Firefox before 31.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.7, and Thunderbird before 24.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger certain improper removal of an NSSCertificate structure from a trust domain.

Affected Software

78 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
Mozilla Firefox<=30.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.0.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.3
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.4
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.5
Mozilla Firefox ESR=24.6
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.2.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.3
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.3.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.3.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.4
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.4.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.4.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.5
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.6
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.6.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.7
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.7.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.7.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.7.3
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.7.5
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.7.7
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.8
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.9
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.11.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.11.3
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.11.4
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.11.5
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.3
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.3.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.3.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.4
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.5
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.6
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.7
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.8
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.9
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.10
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.12.11
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.14
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.14.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.14.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.14.3
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.14.4
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.14.5
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15.2
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15.3
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15.3.1
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15.4
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.15.5
Mozilla Network Security Services=3.16
Mozilla Thunderbird<=24.6
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.0
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.0.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.1.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.2
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.3
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.4
Mozilla Thunderbird=24.5
Mozilla Firefox=24.0
Mozilla Firefox=24.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=24.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=24.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=24.1.1

Event History

Jul 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1544?

CVE-2014-1544 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1544?

To fix CVE-2014-1544, users should update to the latest version of affected software, such as Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or IBM Cognos Analytics.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1544?

Affected versions of Mozilla Firefox include versions up to 30.0, and affected versions of Thunderbird include versions up to 24.6.

4

Can CVE-2014-1544 affect my system if I don't use Mozilla products?

Yes, CVE-2014-1544 can still impact systems that use vulnerable versions of IBM Cognos Analytics or other affected software.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1544?

CVE-2014-1544 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

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