Vulnerability Description
The XrayWrapper implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 35.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.32 does not properly interact with a DOM object that has a named getter, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with chrome privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 34.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00032.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00002.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130972/Firefox-Proxy-Prototype-Privileged-J
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62242
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62250
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62446
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62790
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2015-09.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72041
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031533
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8636?
CVE-2014-8636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The XrayWrapper implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 35.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.32 does not properly interact with a DOM object that has a named getter, which might allow remote attackers to exec...
How severe is CVE-2014-8636?
CVE-2014-8636 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.