CVE-2015-0825

CVE-2015-0825 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Stack-based buffer underflow in the mozilla::MP3FrameParser::ParseBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 36.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a malformed MP3 file that improperly interacts with memory allocation during playback.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0825?
Stack-based buffer underflow in the mozilla::MP3FrameParser::ParseBuffer function in Mozilla Firefox before 36.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a malformed MP3 file that improperly interacts with memory allocation during playback.
How severe is CVE-2015-0825?
CVE-2015-0825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0825 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0825?
CVE-2015-0825 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 237 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0825?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0825 published?
CVE-2015-0825 was published on 2015-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (237)

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