CVE-2015-4477: Use After Free
Published 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Mozilla Firefox<=39.0.3
Event History
Aug 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4477?
CVE-2015-4477 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 40.0.
4
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.
5
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.