CVE-2015-4477: Use After Free
First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the MediaStream playback feature in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified use of the Web Audio API.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Firefox | <=39.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00091.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-81.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033247
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2702-3
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1179484
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4477?
CVE-2015-4477 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4477?
To resolve CVE-2015-4477, update Mozilla Firefox to version 40.0 or later in your operating system.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4477?
CVE-2015-4477 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 40.0.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-4477?
CVE-2015-4477 impacts several versions of Ubuntu Linux and openSUSE alongside affected versions of Mozilla Firefox.
Can CVE-2015-4477 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-4477 can be exploited remotely through the use of the Web Audio API in Mozilla Firefox.
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