CVE-2014-8631
First published: Thu Dec 11 2014(Updated: )
The Chrome Object Wrapper (COW) implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 34.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.31 supports native-interface passing, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended DOM object restrictions via a call to an unspecified method.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=33.0 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <=2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8631?
CVE-2014-8631 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass DOM object restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8631?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8631, users should update Mozilla Firefox to version 34.0 or higher and SeaMonkey to version 2.31 or higher.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8631?
CVE-2014-8631 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 34.0 and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.31.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-8631 involve?
CVE-2014-8631 involves remote attackers exploiting native-interface passing to bypass intended DOM object restrictions.
Is CVE-2014-8631 still a risk in updated versions?
No, CVE-2014-8631 is no longer a risk if users are running updated versions of Firefox 34.0 or higher and SeaMonkey 2.31 or higher.
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