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CVE-2014-1549

UnknownEPSS 5.64%

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CVE-2014-1549 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mozilla::dom::AudioBufferSourceNodeEngine::CopyFromInputBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 and Thunderbird before 31.0 does not properly allocate Web Audio buffer memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via crafted audio content that is improperly handled during playback buffering.. EPSS estimates a 5.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mozilla::dom::AudioBufferSourceNodeEngine::CopyFromInputBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 and Thunderbird before 31.0 does not properly allocate Web Audio buffer memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via crafted audio content that is improperly handled during playback buffering.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.64%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 30.0
MozillaThunderbird<= 24.7
MozillaThunderbird24.0
MozillaThunderbird24.0.1
MozillaThunderbird24.1
MozillaThunderbird24.1.1
MozillaThunderbird24.2
MozillaThunderbird24.3
MozillaThunderbird24.4
MozillaThunderbird24.5
MozillaThunderbird24.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1549?
The mozilla::dom::AudioBufferSourceNodeEngine::CopyFromInputBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0 and Thunderbird before 31.0 does not properly allocate Web Audio buffer memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via crafted audio content that is improperly handled during playback buffering.
How severe is CVE-2014-1549?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1549 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1549?
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