CVE-2014-1480

Name: CVE-2014-1480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-06T05:44:24.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1480 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The file-download implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.24 does not properly restrict the timing of button selections, which allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks, and trigger unintended launching of a downloaded file, via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The file-download implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.24 does not properly restrict the timing of button selections, which allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks, and trigger unintended launching of a downloaded file, via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.68%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp3
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	11	Sp3
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	11	Sp3
Oracle	Solaris	11.3	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.10	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	13.10	—
Mozilla	Firefox	< 27.0	—
Mozilla	Seamonkey	< 2.24	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/102867Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/56888Broken Link
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-03.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65331Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029720Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2102-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2102-2Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=916726Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/102867Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/56888Broken Link
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-03.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65331Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029717Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029720Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2102-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2102-2Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=916726Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1480?

How severe is CVE-2014-1480?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1480 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1480?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST