CVE-2014-1594: Input Validation

Published Dec 11, 2014
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 34.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.3, Thunderbird before 31.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.31 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect cast from the BasicThebesLayer data type to the BasicContainerLayer data type.

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1594?

CVE-2014-1594 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1594?

To fix CVE-2014-1594, update Mozilla Firefox to version 34.0 or later, or update affected versions of Firefox ESR, SeaMonkey, or Thunderbird to their respective patched versions.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2014-1594?

CVE-2014-1594 affects Firefox versions prior to 34.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 31.3.

4

Can CVE-2014-1594 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-1594 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting vulnerable versions of affected software.

5

What software is impacted by CVE-2014-1594?

CVE-2014-1594 impacts Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey prior to the specified versions.

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