CVE-2015-2731: Use After Free

Published Jul 6, 2015
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Use-after-free vulnerability in the CSPService::ShouldLoad function in the microtask implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 39.0, Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1, and Thunderbird before 38.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging client-side JavaScript that triggers removal of a DOM object on the basis of a Content Policy.

Launchpad

Affected Software

28 affected components
debian/icedove
debian/iceweasel
Mozilla Firefox<=38.1.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<=38.0.1
Oracle Solaris=11.3
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 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 CVE-2015-2731?

CVE-2015-2731 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the CSPService::ShouldLoad function in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How severe is CVE-2015-2731?

CVE-2015-2731 is classified as a critical vulnerability with a severity score of 10.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2731?

Mozilla Firefox versions before 39.0, Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.1, and Thunderbird versions before 38.1 are affected by CVE-2015-2731.

4

How can CVE-2015-2731 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2015-2731, update Mozilla Firefox to version 39.0 or later, Firefox ESR to version 38.1 or later, and Thunderbird to version 38.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2731?

More information about CVE-2015-2731 can be found on the CVE website at https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-2731 and the Mozilla Security Advisories website at https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2015-63/.

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