CVE-2014-8643
First published: Wed Jan 14 2015(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 35.0 on Windows allows remote attackers to bypass the Gecko Media Plugin (GMP) sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging access to the GMP process, as demonstrated by the OpenH264 plugin's process.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Firefox | <=34.0.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62253
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62446
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2015-07.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72043
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031533
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1117140
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99962
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8643?
CVE-2014-8643 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass security protections in the Gecko Media Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8643?
To fix CVE-2014-8643, update Mozilla Firefox to version 35.0 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2014-8643?
CVE-2014-8643 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 35.0.
Does CVE-2014-8643 affect OpenSUSE distributions?
Yes, CVE-2014-8643 affects OpenSUSE versions 13.1 and 13.2 if they run vulnerable versions of Firefox.
What are the implications of CVE-2014-8643 for users?
Users affected by CVE-2014-8643 may experience security risks due to unauthorized access to the Gecko Media Plugin.
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