CVE-2017-5422

Name: CVE-2017-5422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:05.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. If a malicious site uses the "view-source:" protocol in a series within a single hyperlink, it can trigger a non-exploitable browser crash when the hyperlink is selected. This was fixed by no longer making "view-source:" linkable. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If a malicious site uses the "view-source:" protocol in a series within a single hyperlink, it can trigger a non-exploitable browser crash when the hyperlink is selected. This was fixed by no longer making "view-source:" linkable. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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=1295002Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, 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=1295002Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
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-2017-5422?

How severe is CVE-2017-5422?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5422 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5422?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST