CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-1555

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A 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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk to systems using these applications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS