CVE-2017-5407

Name: CVE-2017-5407
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:04.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5407 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Using SVG filters that don't use the fixed point math implementation on a target iframe, a malicious page can extract pixel values from a targeted user. This can be used to extract history information and read text values across domains. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Using SVG filters that don't use the fixed point math implementation on a target iframe, a malicious page can extract pixel values from a targeted user. This can be used to extract history information and read text values across domains. This violates same-origin policy and leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52, Firefox ESR < 45.8, Thunderbird < 52, and Thunderbird < 45.8.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 52.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 45.8.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 45.8.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 52.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0459.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0461.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0498.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96693Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1336622Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-06Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-07Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3805Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3832Third Party Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-06/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-07/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0459.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0461.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0498.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96693Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1336622Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-06Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-07Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3805Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3832Third Party Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-06/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-07/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5407?

How severe is CVE-2017-5407?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5407 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5407?

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Source: NVD / NIST