CVE-2015-4522: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 24, 2015
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Updated

The nsUnicodeToUTF8::GetMaxLength function in Mozilla Firefox before 41.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.3 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, related to an "overflow."

Affected Software

15 affected components
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<=40.0.3
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

Event History

Sep 24, 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-2015-4522?

CVE-2015-4522 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability that may lead to denial of service and application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4522?

To mitigate CVE-2015-4522, update Mozilla Firefox to version 41.0 or later, or Firefox ESR to version 38.3 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2015-4522 have?

CVE-2015-4522 can result in memory corruption and application crashes, potentially disrupting user activities.

4

Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-4522?

CVE-2015-4522 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 40.0.3 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 38.3.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2015-4522?

While there are no specific details on an exploit for CVE-2015-4522, it poses risks through potential remote attacks.

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