CVE-2014-1589: Medium severity firefox vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2014
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 34.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.31 provide stylesheets with an incorrect primary namespace, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an XBL binding.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=33.0
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=2.30

Event History

Dec 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1589?

CVE-2014-1589 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1589?

To fix CVE-2014-1589, users should update Mozilla Firefox to version 34.0 or later and SeaMonkey to version 2.31 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-1589?

CVE-2014-1589 affects users of Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 34.0 and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.31.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1589?

CVE-2014-1589 is an XML-based vulnerability that allows for the bypass of intended access restrictions through XBL binding.

5

Can CVE-2014-1589 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-1589 can be exploited by remote attackers to compromise system security.

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