CVE-2014-1555 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Mozilla Firefox via a use-after-free vulnerability triggered by state change events.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2014-1555?

CVE-2014-1555 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 23 Jul 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsDocLoader::OnProgress function in Mozilla Firefox before 31.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.7, and Thunderbird before 24.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that trigger a FireOnStateChange event.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1555?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1555?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2014-1555 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1555 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q45q-f4pw-7ch8, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-1555.

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