CVE-2014-1497
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.83%
Last modified
CVE-2014-1497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The mozilla::WaveReader::DecodeAudioData function in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory, cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash), or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WAV file.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The mozilla::WaveReader::DecodeAudioData function in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory, cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash), or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WAV file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 28.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 24.0, < 24.4 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | < 2.25 | — |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 24.4 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 11.0 | Sp3 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.10 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 6.5 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.5 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.5 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.5 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0310.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0316.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2881Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2911Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66423Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2151-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=966311Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0310.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0316.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2881Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2911Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66423Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2151-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=966311Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-1497?
The mozilla::WaveReader::DecodeAudioData function in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process heap memory, cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash), or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WAV file.
How severe is CVE-2014-1497?
CVE-2014-1497 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1497?
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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