CVE-2014-1553: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 3, 2014
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
openSUSE Evergreen=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
Mozilla Firefox<=31.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=30.0
Mozilla Firefox=31.0
Mozilla Thunderbird=31.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.0

Event History

Sep 3, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2014-1553 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-1553 can be exploited remotely via specific vectors that cause memory corruption.

5

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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