CVE-2015-4482
UnknownEPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2015-4482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mar_read.c in the Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted name of a Mozilla Archive (aka MAR) file.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mar_read.c in the Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted name of a Mozilla Archive (aka MAR) file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 39.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 38.1.0 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1184500Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1184500Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-4482?
mar_read.c in the Updater in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted name of a Mozilla Archive (aka MAR) file.
How severe is CVE-2015-4482?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4482?
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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