CVE-2015-0808
First published: Wed Apr 01 2015(Updated: )
The webrtc::VPMContentAnalysis::Release function in the WebRTC implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 37.0 uses incompatible approaches to the deallocation of memory for simple-type arrays, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.10 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <=36.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00003.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-36.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031996
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2550-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1109552
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0808?
CVE-2015-0808 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service caused by memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0808?
To fix CVE-2015-0808, users should update Mozilla Firefox to version 37.0 or later.
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-0808?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 36.0.4 are affected by CVE-2015-0808.
What impact does CVE-2015-0808 have on systems?
CVE-2015-0808 can lead to denial of service, resulting in potential crashes or instability of affected applications.
Is CVE-2015-0808 present in Ubuntu Linux?
Yes, CVE-2015-0808 affects several versions of Ubuntu Linux including 12.04, 14.04, and 14.10.
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