CVE-2015-4473

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allow remote attackers to cause a…

published August 16, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Firefox before version 40.0 is hiding multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in its browser engine, making it a risky ride for users! Think of it like a roller coaster with loose bolts — everything seems fine until that unexpected jolt sends you crashing down! 🎢 An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to trigger memory corruption, causing the browser to crash unexpectedly. In the worst-case scenario, they might even execute arbitrary code, opening the door to further malicious actions on the user's machine. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a roller coaster with loose bolts — everything seems fine until that unexpected jolt sends you crashing down! 🎢 These vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser engine allow for potential denial of service due to memory corruption and could let attackers execute arbitrary code through unknown methods.

What to do

An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to trigger memory corruption, causing the browser to crash unexpectedly. In the worst-case scenario, they might even execute arbitrary code, opening the door to further malicious actions on the user's machine. Yikes! Update to Mozilla Firefox version 40.0 or later, and ensure you’re using the latest Extended Support Release (ESR) version. Regularly check for updates to maintain security! 🛡️ You’ve got this! Staying updated is key to keeping your browsing experience safe and sound! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06694 · 93.9th percentile
Published
2015-08-16T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 AUG 01:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 40.0 and Firefox ESR 38.x before 38.2 allow remote attackers to cause a…
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