CVE-2014-1592: Use After Free

Published Dec 11, 2014
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsHtml5TreeOperation function in xul.dll in Mozilla Firefox before 34.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.3, Thunderbird before 31.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.31 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by adding a second root element to an HTML5 document during parsing.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=33.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<=31.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=2.30
Mozilla Thunderbird<=31.2
Mozilla Firefox<=31.2

Event History

Dec 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1592?

CVE-2014-1592 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1592?

To fix CVE-2014-1592, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 34.0 or later, or appropriate updated versions of affected Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and Firefox ESR.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2014-1592?

CVE-2014-1592 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 34.0, Firefox ESR versions before 31.3, Thunderbird before 31.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.31.

4

Can CVE-2014-1592 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-1592 can be exploited remotely by attackers who manipulate HTML5 documents.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1592?

CVE-2014-1592 is a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs in the nsHtml5TreeOperation function.

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