medium
6.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7189: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 05 2015(Updated: )

Race condition in the JPEGEncoder function in Mozilla Firefox before 42.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via vectors involving a CANVAS element and crafted JavaScript code.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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=38.3.0
Firefox<=41.0.2
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
Firefox ESR=38.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7189?

    CVE-2015-7189 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7189?

    To fix CVE-2015-7189, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 42.0 or later, or Firefox ESR version 38.4 or later.

  • Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2015-7189?

    CVE-2015-7189 affects Firefox versions prior to 42.0 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 38.4.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-7189 enable?

    CVE-2015-7189 can enable remote code execution or cause a denial of service through a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Is CVE-2015-7189 specific to a particular element in web applications?

    Yes, CVE-2015-7189 exploits vulnerabilities in vectors involving the CANVAS element and crafted JavaScript code.

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