CVE-2015-4482: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )
mar_read.c in the Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted name of a Mozilla Archive (aka MAR) file.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Firefox | <=39.0.3 | |
| Firefox | =38.0 | |
| Firefox | =38.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =38.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =38.1.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.3 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0.1 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.0.5 | |
| Firefox ESR | =38.1.0 |
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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-updates/2015-08/msg00030.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-08/msg00031.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-85.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76294
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033247
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033372
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1184500
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-06
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4482?
CVE-2015-4482 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4482?
To fix CVE-2015-4482, update Mozilla Firefox to version 40.0 or later or Firefox ESR to version 38.2 or later.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4482?
CVE-2015-4482 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 40.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 38.2.
Can CVE-2015-4482 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2015-4482 can potentially lead to data loss due to the out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
Is CVE-2015-4482 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2015-4482 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
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