CVE-2014-1547
First published: Wed Jul 23 2014(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.7, and Thunderbird before 24.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | =24.1.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =24.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0918.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59591
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59719
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60486
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60621
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60628
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2986
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2996
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-56.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68811
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030619
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030620
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1012694
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1019684
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1024765
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=985070
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1547?
CVE-2014-1547 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1547?
To mitigate CVE-2014-1547, users should update to the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird, specifically versions 31.0 and above for Firefox and 24.7 or above for Thunderbird.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-1547?
Affected versions include Mozilla Firefox before 31.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.7, and Thunderbird before 24.7.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-1547?
CVE-2014-1547 may allow remote attackers to exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities, leading to application crashes or potential arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2014-1547 still a risk if I am using newer versions?
No, if you are using newer versions beyond the affected ones, CVE-2014-1547 is not a risk as the vulnerability has been addressed in subsequent updates.
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