Vulnerability Description
The mozilla::dom::AudioBufferSourceNodeEngine::CopyFromInputBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 and Thunderbird before 31.0 does not properly allocate Web Audio buffer memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via crafted audio content that is improperly handled during playback buffering.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 30.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 24.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60628
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-57.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030619
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030620
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1020205
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60628
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-57.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030619
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1549?
CVE-2014-1549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The mozilla::dom::AudioBufferSourceNodeEngine::CopyFromInputBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 and Thunderbird before 31.0 does not properly allocate Web Audio buffer memory, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2014-1549?
CVE-2014-1549 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.