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CVE-2014-1524: The nsXBLProtoImpl::InstallImplementation function in Mozilla Firefox before 29.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.

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CVE-2014-1524 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting firefox, seamonkey, thunderbird. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The nsXBLProtoImpl::InstallImplementation function in Mozilla Firefox before 29.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.5, Thunderbird before 24.5, and SeaMonkey before 2.26 does not properly check whether objects are XBL objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via crafted JavaScript code that accesses a non-XBL object as if it were an XBL object.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-120
Published2014-04-30
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: canonical · debian · mozilla · redhat

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

mozilla firefox UPGRADE
Affected: < 29.0 · >= 24.0 and < 24.5
Fixed in: 24.5, 29.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy firefox || rpm -q firefox || firefox --version
2. UPGRADE to 24.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade firefox
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade firefox
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison firefox sudo apt install firefox=<VERSION_BEFORE_24.0> sudo apt-mark hold firefox
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list firefox sudo dnf downgrade firefox-<VERSION_BEFORE_24.0> sudo dnf versionlock add firefox
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
mozilla seamonkey UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.26
Fixed in: 2.26
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy seamonkey || rpm -q seamonkey || seamonkey --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade seamonkey
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade seamonkey
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
mozilla thunderbird UPGRADE
Affected: < 24.5
Fixed in: 24.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy thunderbird || rpm -q thunderbird || thunderbird --version
2. UPGRADE to 24.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thunderbird
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade thunderbird
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
canonical ubuntu linux MITIGATE
Affected: 12.04 · 12.10 · 13.10 · 14.04
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.04
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
debian debian linux MITIGATE
Affected: 7.0 · 8.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE
Affected: 5.0 · 6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.
Fedora 46 · rust-ingredients · FIXED · 0.3.3-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0b3d9feffd · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0b3d9feffd
Fedora ELN · dpkg · FIXED · 1.23.11-2.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-732e4ac21b · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-732e4ac21b
RHEL 5 · firefox · FIXED · firefox-24.5.0-1.el5_10
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2014:0448 rpm -q firefox
RHEL 5 · thunderbird · FIXED · thunderbird-24.5.0-1.el5_10
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2014:0449 rpm -q thunderbird
RHEL 6 · firefox · FIXED · firefox-24.5.0-1.el6_5
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2014:0448 rpm -q firefox
RHEL 6 · thunderbird · FIXED · thunderbird-24.5.0-1.el6_5
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2014:0449 rpm -q thunderbird
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1524?

firefox: upgrade to 24.5, 29.0; seamonkey: upgrade to 2.26; thunderbird: upgrade to 24.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1524 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1524 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1524 affect?

CVE-2014-1524 affects firefox, seamonkey, thunderbird. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The nsXBLProtoImpl::InstallImplementation function in Mozilla Firefox before 29.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.5, Thunderbird before 24.5, and SeaMonkey before 2.26 does not properly check whether objects are XBL objects, which allows remote

How urgent is CVE-2014-1524?

Priority 73/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Ubuntu vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities · Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities · Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerabilities

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