CVE-2015-4514: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 05 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.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <=41.0.2 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00037.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00049.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2015/mfsa2015-116.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77411
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034069
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2785-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1185157
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1186160
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1196237
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1200326
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1202677
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1205937
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=969309
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-10
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4514?
To fix CVE-2015-4514, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 42.0 or later.
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.
Can CVE-2015-4514 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2015-4514 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vulnerabilities.
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.
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