CVE-2015-4484: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 16, 2015
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Updated

The js::jit::AssemblerX86Shared::lockaddl function in the JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by leveraging the use of shared memory and accessing (1) an Atomics object or (2) a SharedArrayBuffer object.

Affected Software

15 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
Mozilla Firefox=38.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=38.1.0
Oracle Solaris=11.3
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.0

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-2015-4484?

CVE-2015-4484 has a severity rating that may lead to denial of service due to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4484?

To fix CVE-2015-4484, update Mozilla Firefox to version 40.0 or later, or update Firefox ESR to version 38.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4484?

CVE-2015-4484 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 40.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 38.2.

4

How does CVE-2015-4484 affect system stability?

CVE-2015-4484 can cause application crashes, leading to potential instability in systems using affected versions of Firefox.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-4484?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-4484; the recommended solution is to update to the latest Firefox version.

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