CVE-2014-8636: Code Injection
First published: Wed Jan 14 2015(Updated: )
The XrayWrapper implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 35.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.32 does not properly interact with a DOM object that has a named getter, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via unspecified vectors.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <=34.0.5 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <=2.31 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00032.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00002.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130972/Firefox-Proxy-Prototype-Privileged-Javascript-Injection.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62242
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62250
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62446
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62790
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2015-09.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72041
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031533
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=987794
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2015/03/23/r7-2015-04-disclosure-mozilla-firefox-proxy-prototype-rce-cve-2014-8636
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99964
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8636?
CVE-2014-8636 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution with chrome privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8636?
To fix CVE-2014-8636, update to Mozilla Firefox version 35.0 or later, or SeaMonkey version 2.32 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-8636?
CVE-2014-8636 affects Firefox versions prior to 35.0 and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.32.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2014-8636?
CVE-2014-8636 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8636?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2014-8636; upgrading to a patched version is the only solution.
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