CVE-2015-4514: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 5, 2015
·Updated
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 42.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
17 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=41.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=38.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=38.1.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.1.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.2.0
Mozilla Firefox=38.2.1
Mozilla Firefox=38.3.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.0.5
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.1.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.2.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.2.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR=38.3.0
Event History
Nov 5, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4514?
CVE-2015-4514 has a high severity rating as it can lead to memory corruption and potential application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-4514?
To fix CVE-2015-4514, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 42.0 or later.
3
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4514?
CVE-2015-4514 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 41.0.2 and various versions of Firefox ESR prior to 38.3.0.
4
Can CVE-2015-4514 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2015-4514 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vulnerabilities.
5
Is CVE-2015-4514 related to denial of service attacks?
Yes, CVE-2015-4514 can cause denial of service by leading to application crashes due to memory corruption.