CVE-2014-1493

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey…

published March 19, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A handful of sneaky vulnerabilities are lurking in Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey that could bring your browsing to a crashing halt! 🔥 Think of it like an unsteady table at a restaurant – one wrong nudge and the whole thing tips over! This vulnerability acts similarly by causing memory corruption and possibly crashing your application. If successfully exploited, these vulnerabilities could lead to denial of service, leaving users unable to use their browsers, or in a worst-case scenario, it could open the door for attackers to run arbitrary code on your machine. That's like inviting a guest to dinner who then starts rearranging your furniture without permission!

Put simply

Think of it like an unsteady table at a restaurant – one wrong nudge and the whole thing tips over! This vulnerability acts similarly by causing memory corruption and possibly crashing your application. These unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine can lead to memory corruption and application crashes. They affect multiple versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey, making it easier for attackers to disrupt your browsing experience.

What to do

If successfully exploited, these vulnerabilities could lead to denial of service, leaving users unable to use their browsers, or in a worst-case scenario, it could open the door for attackers to run arbitrary code on your machine. That's like inviting a guest to dinner who then starts rearranging your furniture without permission! Update your browsers to the latest versions: Firefox 28.0+, Thunderbird 24.4+, and SeaMonkey 2.25+. Regularly check for updates to ensure you’re protected from potential exploits! You've got this! By keeping your software updated, you can ensure a smoother and safer online experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08099 · 94.8th percentile
Published
2014-03-19T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAR 10:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey…
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