Vulnerability Description
The mozilla::dom::AudioParamTimeline::AudioNodeInputValue function in the Web Audio API implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 35.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.32 does not properly restrict timeline operations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized-memory read and application crash) via crafted API calls.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 34.0.5 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| 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://secunia.com/advisories/62242
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62250
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62790
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2015-05.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72045
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031533
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1100409
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99960
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8640?
CVE-2014-8640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The mozilla::dom::AudioParamTimeline::AudioNodeInputValue function in the Web Audio API implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 35.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.32 does not properly restrict timeline oper...
How severe is CVE-2014-8640?
CVE-2014-8640 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Opensuse Opensuse, Mozilla Seamonkey.