CVE-2014-1595
First published: Thu Dec 11 2014(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 34.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.3, and Thunderbird before 31.3 on Apple OS X 10.10 omit a CoreGraphics disable-logging action that is needed by jemalloc-based applications, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading /tmp files, as demonstrated by credential information.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Firefox | =31.0 | |
| Firefox | =31.1.0 | |
| Firefox | =31.1.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.10.0 | |
| All of | ||
| Thunderbird | <=31.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.10.0 | |
| All of | ||
| Firefox | <=33.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.10.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.1.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.1.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =31.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.10.0 | |
| Thunderbird | <=31.2 | |
| Firefox | <=33.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-90.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/2ocxac/apple_coregraphics_framework_on_os_x_1010_is/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1092855
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1595?
CVE-2014-1595 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that may lead to sensitive information disclosure.
Which products are affected by CVE-2014-1595?
CVE-2014-1595 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 34.0, Firefox ESR versions prior to 31.3, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 31.3 on macOS.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1595?
To fix CVE-2014-1595, upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, or Thunderbird that is not vulnerable.
Can local users exploit CVE-2014-1595?
Yes, CVE-2014-1595 can be exploited by local users to read sensitive information from /tmp files.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2014-1595?
CVE-2014-1595 specifically affects applications running on Apple macOS 10.10 and earlier.
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