CVE-2017-5412

Name: CVE-2017-5412
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:04.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5412 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow read during SVG filter color value operations, resulting in data exposure. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow read during SVG filter color value operations, resulting in data exposure. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.58%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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=1328323Issue Tracking
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=1328323Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/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-2017-5412?

A buffer overflow read during SVG filter color value operations, resulting in data exposure. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.

How severe is CVE-2017-5412?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5412 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5412?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5412?

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Source: NVD / NIST