CVE-2014-1578: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )
The get_tile function in Mozilla Firefox before 33.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.2, and Thunderbird 31.x before 31.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via WebM frames with invalid tile sizes that are improperly handled in buffering operations during video playback.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =31.0 | |
| Firefox | =31.1.0 | |
| Firefox | <=32.0 | |
| Firefox | =30.0 | |
| Thunderbird | =31.0 | |
| Thunderbird | =31.1.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/141796.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/141085.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/2014-11/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00003.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1635.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1647.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61854
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62021
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62023
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3050
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3061
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-77.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70428
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031028
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031030
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2372-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2373-1
- https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0421.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1063327
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1578?
CVE-2014-1578 has a severity rating of medium as it can lead to application crashes and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1578?
To fix CVE-2014-1578, you should update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird to the latest versions that have addressed this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-1578?
CVE-2014-1578 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 33.0, Firefox ESR versions before 31.2, and Thunderbird versions before 31.2.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2014-1578?
The potential consequences of CVE-2014-1578 include a denial of service via application crash and possible execution of arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2014-1578 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-1578 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted WebM frames.
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