Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-7183 is an integer overflow in Mozilla NSS/NSPR memory allocation code. A remote attacker could potentially cause memory corruption, crash an application, or execute code. The source bundle identifies fixed NSS and Firefox versions, but does not provide CVSS scoring or detailed attack vectors. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems running vulnerable NSS, Firefox, Firefox ESR, or vendor products that bundle affected NSS/NSPR. Current exposure depends on inventory because the source bundle lists many downstream vendor advisories but not complete product coverage. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high technical impact. It warrants priority where old NSS or Firefox remains in production, especially on internet-facing or user-driven systems. No active exploitation evidence is provided in the bundle. Mitigation focus: Upgrade NSS to 3.19.2.1, 3.20.1, or later.; Upgrade Firefox to 42.0 or later, and Firefox ESR to 38.4 or later.; Apply relevant Linux distribution vendor security updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa119CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201512-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1205157CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/NSS/NSS_3.20.1_release_notesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/NSS/NSS_3.19.4_release_notesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/NSS/NSS_3.19.2.1_release_notesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201605-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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