CVE-2014-1577: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
The mozilla::dom::OscillatorNodeEngine::ComputeCustom function in the Web Audio subsystem in Mozilla Firefox before 33.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.2, and Thunderbird 31.x before 31.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read, memory corruption, and application crash) via an invalid custom waveform that triggers a calculation of a negative frequency value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1577?
CVE-2014-1577 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1577?
To fix CVE-2014-1577, update Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to versions 31.2 or later.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-1577?
CVE-2014-1577 can be exploited by remote attackers to access sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2014-1577?
CVE-2014-1577 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 33.0 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 31.2, as well as Thunderbird versions prior to 31.2.
What components of the software does CVE-2014-1577 impact?
CVE-2014-1577 specifically impacts the Web Audio subsystem in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird.