CVE-2014-1553: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 03 2014(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 32.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.1, and Thunderbird 31.x before 31.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen ILS | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| Firefox | <=31.1.0 | |
| Firefox | =30.0 | |
| Firefox | =31.0 | |
| Thunderbird | =31.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00011.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60148
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61114
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-67.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030793
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030794
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1022945
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1027359
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1033121
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1035007
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1037666
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1041148
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=995075
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1553?
CVE-2014-1553 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service and potentially allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1553?
To fix CVE-2014-1553, upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-1553?
CVE-2014-1553 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 32.0, Firefox ESR versions before 31.1, and Thunderbird versions before 31.1.
Can CVE-2014-1553 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-1553 can be exploited remotely via specific vectors that cause memory corruption.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2014-1553?
The consequences of CVE-2014-1553 include application crashes and the potential execution of arbitrary code.
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