high
7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7181: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 05 2015(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-poison in the sec_asn1d_parse_leaf() function. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system or cause a denial of service.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
Mozilla NSS ESR<=3.19.2.0
Mozilla NSS ESR=3.20.0
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7181?

    CVE-2015-7181 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7181?

    To fix CVE-2015-7181, update affected systems to the latest patched versions of Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla NSS ESR available.

  • Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7181?

    CVE-2015-7181 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 41.0.2.

  • Can CVE-2015-7181 be exploited through any means?

    Yes, CVE-2015-7181 can be exploited by persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted website.

  • Is there an official patch for CVE-2015-7181?

    Yes, Mozilla has released official patches to address CVE-2015-7181 in affected software versions.

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