CVE-2014-1543 describes multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the navigator.getGamepads function within the Gamepad API of Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 30.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating non-contiguous axes on either physical or virtual Gamepad devices. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 29.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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