CVE-2014-1594

CVE-2014-1594 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 34.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.3, Thunderbird before 31.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.31 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect cast from the BasicThebesLayer data type to the BasicContainerLayer data type.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1594?
Mozilla Firefox before 34.0, Firefox ESR 31.x before 31.3, Thunderbird before 31.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.31 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an incorrect cast from the BasicThebesLayer data type to the BasicContainerLayer data type.
How severe is CVE-2014-1594?
CVE-2014-1594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1594 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1594?
CVE-2014-1594 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1594?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1594 published?
CVE-2014-1594 was published on 2014-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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