CVE-2015-2729: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 6, 2015
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The AudioParamTimeline::AudioNodeInputValue function in the Web Audio implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1 does not properly calculate an oscillator rendering range, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

Launchpad

Affected Software

27 affected components
debian/iceweasel
Mozilla Firefox=31.0
Mozilla Firefox=31.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=31.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=31.3.0
Mozilla Firefox=31.5.1
Mozilla Firefox=31.5.2
Mozilla Firefox=31.5.3
Mozilla Firefox=38.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.3
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.4
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.5
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.6.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox<=38.1.0
Oracle Solaris=11.3
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.3.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.5.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.5.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR=31.5.3
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0

Event History

Jul 6, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:09 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2729?

The severity of CVE-2015-2729 is medium.

2

What does CVE-2015-2729 affect?

CVE-2015-2729 affects the Web Audio implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1.

3

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-2729?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-2729 to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2015-2729?

To fix CVE-2015-2729, update Mozilla Firefox to version 39.0 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2729?

You can find more information about CVE-2015-2729 in the CVE entry, Mozilla security advisories, and Bugzilla.

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