CVE-2017-5411
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CVE-2017-5411 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use-after-free can occur during buffer storage operations within the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. The buffer storage can be freed while still in use in some circumstances, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free can occur during buffer storage operations within the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. The buffer storage can be freed while still in use in some circumstances, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. Note: This issue is in "libGLES", which is only in use on Windows. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1325511Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1325511Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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