CVE-2015-4475

Name: CVE-2015-4475
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-16T01:59:03.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4475 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mozilla::AudioSink function in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 mishandles inconsistent sample formats within MP3 audio data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a malformed file.. EPSS estimates a 4.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mozilla::AudioSink function in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 mishandles inconsistent sample formats within MP3 audio data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a malformed file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.77%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 39.0.3
Mozilla	Firefox	38.0
Mozilla	Firefox	38.0.1
Mozilla	Firefox	38.0.5
Mozilla	Firefox	38.1.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.04
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4475?

How severe is CVE-2015-4475?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4475 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4475?

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Source: NVD / NIST