CVE-2014-1556: Code Injection
Published Jul 23, 2014
·Updated
Mozilla Firefox before 31.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.7, and Thunderbird before 24.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted WebGL content constructed with the Cesium JavaScript library.
Affected Software
25 affected components
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=24.0.1
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1556?
CVE-2014-1556 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-1556?
To fix CVE-2014-1556, you should update Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest version.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1556?
CVE-2014-1556 affects Mozilla Firefox before version 31.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.7, and Thunderbird before 24.7.
4
Can CVE-2014-1556 be exploited through WebGL content?
Yes, CVE-2014-1556 can be exploited by attackers via crafted WebGL content.
5
Is CVE-2014-1556 specific to any particular operating system?
CVE-2014-1556 is not specific to any operating system, as it affects certain versions of Mozilla software across various platforms.