CVE-2014-1563: Use After Free
First published: Wed Sep 03 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mozilla::DOMSVGLength::GetTearOff function in Mozilla Firefox before 32.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.1, and Thunderbird 31.x before 31.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via an SVG animation with DOM interaction that triggers incorrect cycle collection.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Evergreen | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <=31.1.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =30.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =31.0 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | =31.0 | |
| Mozilla 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/mfsa2014-68.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69523
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030793
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030794
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1018524
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1563?
CVE-2014-1563 has a High severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1563?
To fix CVE-2014-1563, update Mozilla Firefox to version 32.0 or later, or upgrade Firefox ESR to version 31.1 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1563?
CVE-2014-1563 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 32.0, Firefox ESR versions before 31.1, and Thunderbird versions before 31.1.
Can CVE-2014-1563 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-1563 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted SVG animations.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-1563?
The impact of CVE-2014-1563 includes possible arbitrary code execution and heap memory corruption leading to a denial of service.
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