high
7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4500: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 24 2015(Updated: )

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<=40.0.3
Firefox=38.0
Firefox=38.0.1
Firefox=38.0.5
Firefox=38.1.0
Firefox=38.1.1
Firefox=38.2.0
Firefox=38.2.1
Firefox ESR=38.0
Firefox ESR=38.0.1
Firefox ESR=38.0.5
Firefox ESR=38.1.0
Firefox ESR=38.1.1
Firefox ESR=38.2.0
Firefox ESR=38.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4500?

    CVE-2015-4500 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4500?

    To fix CVE-2015-4500, update Mozilla Firefox to version 41.0 or later, or upgrade Firefox ESR to version 38.3 or later.

  • Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4500?

    Versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 41.0 and Firefox ESR versions before 38.3 are affected by CVE-2015-4500.

  • What impact does CVE-2015-4500 have on users?

    CVE-2015-4500 can lead to application crashes or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromising user security.

  • Are there any workaround for CVE-2015-4500 if I cannot update immediately?

    If an immediate update is not possible for CVE-2015-4500, consider disabling any untrusted add-ons and avoiding suspicious websites.

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