MEDIUM
CVE-2014-1498
CWE-347Published: March 19, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The crypto.generateCRMFRequest method in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.25 does not properly validate a certain key type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors that trigger generation of a key that supports the Elliptic Curve ec-dual-use algorithm.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-1498 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Mozilla2 product(s)
seamonkeyfirefox
openSUSE1 product(s)
opensuse
opensuse_project1 product(s)
opensuse
Oracle1 product(s)
solaris
SUSE3 product(s)
linux enterprise desktoplinux enterprise serverlinux enterprise software development kit
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00016.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=935618Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00017.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00016.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=935618Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-1498
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-347
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 19, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-347)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-1498 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.