CVE-2015-0813: Use After Free

Published Apr 1, 2015
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the AppendElements function in Mozilla Firefox before 37.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.6, and Thunderbird before 31.6 on Linux, when the Fluendo MP3 plugin for GStreamer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted MP3 file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=36.0.4
Mozilla Firefox ESR<=31.5.3
Mozilla Thunderbird<=31.5
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
Mozilla Firefox<=31.5.3
Mozilla Firefox<=36.0.4
Mozilla Thunderbird<=31.5
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Apr 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0813?

CVE-2015-0813 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0813?

To fix CVE-2015-0813, update Mozilla Firefox to version 37.0 or later, or Mozilla Thunderbird to version 31.6 or later.

3

Which applications are affected by CVE-2015-0813?

CVE-2015-0813 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 37.0, Firefox ESR versions prior to 31.6, and Thunderbird versions prior to 31.6 on Linux.

4

What causes the CVE-2015-0813 vulnerability?

CVE-2015-0813 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the AppendElements function when using the Fluendo MP3 plugin for GStreamer.

5

Can CVE-2015-0813 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-0813 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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