CVE-2014-1543

CVE-2014-1543 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the navigator.getGamepads function in the Gamepad API in Mozilla Firefox before 30.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using non-contiguous axes with a (1) physical or (2) virtual Gamepad device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1543?
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the navigator.getGamepads function in the Gamepad API in Mozilla Firefox before 30.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using non-contiguous axes with a (1) physical or (2) virtual Gamepad device.
How severe is CVE-2014-1543?
CVE-2014-1543 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1543 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1543?
CVE-2014-1543 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1543?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1543 published?
CVE-2014-1543 was published on 2014-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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