CVE-2015-4489: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 16, 2015
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Updated

The nsTArrayImpl class in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0, Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2, and Firefox OS before 2.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a self assignment.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Oracle Solaris=11.3
Mozilla Firefox<=39.0.3
Mozilla Firefox=38.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=38.1.0
Mozilla Firefox OS<=2.1.0
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 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4489?

CVE-2015-4489 is classified with a severity that can lead to denial of service due to memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4489?

To fix CVE-2015-4489, ensure that you update your Firefox or Firefox ESR to a version later than 40.0 or 38.2 respectively.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4489?

CVE-2015-4489 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x versions before 38.2.

4

Does CVE-2015-4489 impact Firefox OS?

Yes, CVE-2015-4489 also affects Firefox OS versions before 2.2.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-4489 facilitate?

CVE-2015-4489 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts.

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