Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in DirectionalityUtils.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 32.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.8 and 31.x before 31.1, and Thunderbird 24.x before 24.8 and 31.x before 31.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via text that is improperly handled during the interaction between directionality resolution and layout.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 31.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | 24.2 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 24.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00011.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60148
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60186
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61114
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61390
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3018
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3028
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-72.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1567?
CVE-2014-1567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in DirectionalityUtils.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 32.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.8 and 31.x before 31.1, and Thunderbird 24.x before 24.8 and 31.x before 31.1 allows ...
How severe is CVE-2014-1567?
CVE-2014-1567 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-2014-1567?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.